“The content, readings, and feedback are beyond inspiring and useful; I already have a new draft of my piece! The idea of trusting the process of “writing through”—despite this not feeling necessarily natural for me—really fed my writer’s soul.”
Selin, March 26, 2023
“The humour-writing workshop provided clear theory, useful tips, well-curated examples and a good vibe. Lisa even surprised us by inviting humour writer Cora Frazier to the workshop to explain process and to field questions.”
Andy, March 26, 2023
“Thank you once again for a great experience at the “Writing Funny” workshop. Here’s what I learned:
Cristina, March 26, 2023
“This was the first writing class I attended and I can say it gave me a great head start. It gave me concrete ideas about how I can organize the process of writing. The most important takeaway for me as a beginner was to see that I can apply techniques and write a piece in a very short time; working at it and hearing feedback was something unbelievable for me. Contrary to my previous mindset, I had the feeling that this is something I can do.
Although I had a lot of anxiety, my favourite part [of the weekend] was the second day. It was amazing to read what everybody wrote and hear feedback; it was really eye-opening.”
Andreea, March 26, 2023
“How to Write Funny involved more writing, less listening, and more laughing than I expected—all of which was good. The feedback on my writing was positive, yet helpful and insightful. Thanks for a great weekend. The laughing alone was worth it.”
Karen, January 20, 2007
“What I liked about the workshop: I discovered that it’s just fun to write for pleasure!”
Chan, January 20, 2007
“I very much enjoyed all aspects of the workshop. Hearing my story read aloud and being able to gauge the reactions of the listeners was very helpful—and gratifying. I found the writing exercises and handouts very useful too, I learned a lot. I also found it interesting to learn about and use different “voices” and approaches to humor writing. By trying different options, I learned which I like best, which I’m best at, and how to apply different voices to reach different audiences. I think my stories will benefit from everything I learned at the workshop and I thank you very much for teaching me what I needed to know.”
Wendy, January 20, 2007
“What did I think of the writing exercises? Loved them. Great overall. Fast paced and well timed, which helped me get inspired.”
Jorge, January 20, 2007