Advanced Humor Writing

Funny Personal Essay:
How to Write a Humorous Personal Essay That’s Actually Funny

How to Write a Humorous Personal Essay That’s Actually Funny

taught by Wendi Aarons

February 18, 2023
Saturday

2:00-5:00 pm EST

On ZOOM

Want to make your essays more funny? Or transition from conceptual humor and satire to longer, personal stories? In this three-hour class, we’ll talk about crafting the beginning, middle, and end of a story with just the right amount of humor included. We’ll also discuss writing funny essays that have a strong voice, and may even be something to perform on stage. Finally, Wendi will offer her guidance and advice about how to turn one humorous essay into a cohesive collection, using her experience writing her best-selling essay collection I’M WEARING TUNICS NOW as an example.

A little about your teacher:

Wendi Aarons is an award-winning humor writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Scary Mommy, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and other outlets. In addition to “I’m Wearing Tunics Now,” she is also the author of the middle-grade book “Ginger Mancino, Kid Comedian.” Her humor pieces had been performed by award-notable actresses including Uzo Aduba, Sharon Horgan and Alison Brie. Aarons’ eponymous blog was named “Funniest Parenting Blog” by Parents Magazine, and she was named “Most Entertaining Writer” at the Mom 2.0 Influencer conference.