Joke Writing Course
The INTENSIVE Joke Writing Course
Above the Jan 2008 course, drinking tea and writing jokes…
NEXT COURSE, OCTOBER 2008, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LET US KNOW AND WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED.
The course takes place over three consecutive Sundays, from 11.30 - 5.30 (with an hour for lunch) .
Are you interested in writing jokes for…..
Sally Holloway will teach you……
- the logic behind jokes and how to apply it
- how to find jokes within difficult subject
- show to write topical jokes directly from newspapers how to write under pressure
- how to overcome joke writers block
Every part of this course is taught step by step, so you will experience writing within a supportive small group before you do it alone.
Methods covered are Mind maps, Writing Topical Jokes Directly From Newspapers, Every Angle Joke Writing Chart, Perret’s sheets, Stream Of Consciousness, ‘Surrealist Pun World’.
Homework is set every week to help you build up a portfolio of work
Sally will provide ongoing e-mail support between sessions
Also includes ‘Weak Joke Hospital’ for ailing material!
Quotes about the joke writing course (see end for more from 2007 and 2008 courses)
‘I’ve done a few courses over the years and Sally was definately the best Tutor. She tailored her delivery to both group and individual needs. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her knowledge and experience provided addition support.’
‘This course has been very helpfull in tooling me up for when I get stuck writing jokes.’
‘I have really loved doing something different and I have learned a huge amount.
‘Booking Information
Course fee:£125 Concession £100 (if you book before 13th December, afterwards it will be £137/115.) If you book more than one course with us you get a further 10% discount. You can pay with PayPal at sallyholloway@boltblue.com, or email us and we will happily send you a paypal invoice.£30 will reserve your place on the course.
Book Now phone 01424 444172
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Or send us you details through the bookings/contact page or email us directly at info@comedycourses.biz.
Or please send your cheque, payable to Sally Holloway, c/o Hastings Memorial Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, 7, Cambridge Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1TJ along with your name address and telephone number, so that we can acknowledge safe receipt and confirm your place on the course.
Quotes and pictures from 2007 and 2008 Joke Writing Courses (Hastings)
Feedback from 2008 (January) course
‘I wasn’t sure that humour could be ‘taught’ but I was wrong, this course went way beyond my expectations.’
‘Sally enables you to find out what is funny about a subject and extract it to paper in your own unique way.’
‘I like the way she keeps positive with all ideas. Helps with confidence and creative flow.’
‘Mind-mapping is the best - I found it the easiest way to see random connections.’
‘I really enjoyed the Every Angle Joke Writing Chart. It helps generate ideas away from the obvious.’
‘Excellent course and I would definately recommend it to anyone interested in writing comedy in what-ever format.’
Feedback from 2007 course
‘I enjoyed all the different ways of trying to be funny.’
‘They say a good teacher has a passion for their subject which, Sally obviously does.’
‘The best comedy related course I have ever been on.’
‘I enjoyed writing from newspapers because I found it easy to come up with stuff.’
For even more feedback please see blog….
