Writing Humour - Fiction
Zoom Writing Workshop with Tony Kirwood
Writing Humour - Fiction
Two-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.
The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise.
Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 25th November 2025
Times shown: British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £59.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 25th November 2025
Times shown: British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £59.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Workshop Leader
Tony Kirwood
Tony’s short stories have appeared in numerous publications and have been awarded or shortlisted for prizes. He has also contributed articles for The Independent, Writing Magazine, and many other newspapers and magazines. In an earlier life his comedy sketches were broadcast on UK and European TV and radio. His non-fiction book “How To Write Comedy” was cited by The Stage newspaper as the training book of the year.
Tony teaches creative writing in colleges and venues across the country. He has led workshops at book festivals and given talks to writing groups.
Tony teaches creative writing in colleges and venues across the country. He has led workshops at book festivals and given talks to writing groups.
Workshop Outline
Week 1: Writing Humorous Fiction Part 1 This week you’ll look at the different types and genres of fiction, where to find ideas for your stories, characters and plotlines and you are given some useful plot tropes.
Week 2: Writing Humorous Fiction Part 2 In this session you learn how to write comic characters, with tips on how to find their voice. You’ll think about which viewpoint to write from, what tone you should adopt and how to give your readers permission to laugh. You’ll finish by looking at how to find markets for your stories and how to submit them.
This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.By taking part in this workshop you will:
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meet other writers
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have time to ask questions as there are only ten participants per group
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learn how to bring humour into your fiction writing
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learn industry secrets on how to find markets and approach editors
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gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.
Starting Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 25th September 2025
Workshop fee: £59.99