Become a Writer Today How to Write Comedy Even If You're Not Funny With John Vorhaus
Jun 18, 2020
Author and writing instructor John Vorhaus shares tips on writing comedy for non-funny writers, balancing art and business, overcoming writer's block, and the importance of humor in storytelling. He also discusses the rule of nine in comedy writing and the significance of adding exaggerated consequences in storytelling to heighten stakes and comedy.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
A Writer's Journey from Copywriting to Comedy Writing and Teaching
02:35 • 2min
Balancing the Creative Process and the Necessary Tasks of a Writer
05:02 • 2min
Exploring Comedy and the Rule of Nine in Writing
06:49 • 4min
Exploring Conflicts and Creativity in Writing
10:44 • 17min
Undertaking the 100 Head Project for Doctors Without Borders during the Pandemic
28:11 • 3min