This one-day masterclass in writing comedy will blow your mind with an onslaught of tricks, tools, information and inspiration. The fact is that anyone can be funny – you just need to know what target you’re trying to hit. Here’s just a hint of the ground we will cover. 

COMIC TOOLS 

• The comic premise 

• Comedy = truth + pain 

• Comedy and cruelty 

• Basic comic tools 

 
COMIC CHARACTERS 

• The comic filter 

• Flaws and humanity 

• Super powers 

• Sympathetic monsters 
   

COMIC STORY STRUCTURE 

• Story and theme 

• Story structure made easy 

• Story development shortcuts 

• The attitude map 
   

THE (COMIC) WRITER’S LIFE 

• Working with collaborators and editors 

• Building your brand 

• Seizing opportunity 

• Swift progress down a long road  

Okay, we know that John Vorhaus is “that Comic Toolbox guy” but what does he know about script-craft beyond just the funny part? Plenty, as it happens, and he can’t wait to share it all with you in this new one-day workshop, Dialogue Writing (Not for Comedy Only). 
Here’s what you will learn how to do: 

• Determine the “want” of the scene 

• Identify the beats of the scene 

• Establish your character’s voice 

• Determine the “win” of the scene 

• Write great scene description  

• Write bad dialogue 

And that’s all before lunch! Later you’ll get to: 

• Write great dialogue 

• Rewrite and polish  

• Get notes 

• Face the tough question, “Is ‘good enough’ good enough?” 

• And make your words dance on the page  

• With plenty of time for Q & A! 

There’s more to being a writer, of course, than just writing scenes in scripts - but it’s something that we can all stand to get good at, and I have so many tricks and tips that make it all so much easier. I look forward to meeting you, sharing with you, and helping you on your path.. You’re a good writer now; you’re going to be greater later.