Writing Humour - Non-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 26th September 2024 at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 3rd October 2024

Times shown: British Summer Time

If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]

Workshop fee: £49.99

(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
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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.

Workshop Outline

Week 1: Writing Humour Non-fiction Part 1 You start this session by examining some of the great humour writers. Then you’ll learn how to use everyday life as a source of inspiration. You finish by looking at a variety of techniques you can use to make your writing funny.

Week 2: Writing Humour Non-fiction Part 2 In this session you’ll discuss what makes something amusing. You look at a few more humorous techniques and how to write character pieces. Finally you’ll talk about writing a humorous article, how to find a market and how to submit to editors.



This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.

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By taking part in this workshop you will:

  • meet other writers

  • have time to ask questions as there are only ten participants per group

  • learn how to bring humour into your non-fiction writing

  • learn industry secrets on how to find markets and approach editors

  • gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.

Starting Thursday 26th September 2024 at 7.00pm for two weeks ending 3rd October 2024

Workshop fee: £49.99

  • Learn how to make people laugh with your writing

  • In class exercises and homework which will be discussed in the next session.

  • Notes emailed to you after each session

  • A maximum of ten people.