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Comedy writing teacher leading sketch class at Improv-LA

COMEDY WRITING 101

Learn to Write Funny, Fast, and Fearlessly.
No experience needed. In-person classes taught by pro writers.

Improv-LA comedy class focused on writing sketches

Why Learn Comedy Writing at Improv-LA?

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​This six-week class is a crash-course on all things comedy writing & is perfect for beginners in a supportive writers room environment.

Get ready to learn a LOT. 

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Taught by experienced comedy writers who are currently working in the industry and whose credits include Saturday Night Live, National Lampoon, MADtv, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Second City Chicago Mainstage, Groundlings Sunday Company/Mainstage, Upright Citizens Brigade, DreamWorks, Comedy Central, Disney, plus have hundreds of millions views across social media.

 

Now they can give you all their secrets...​​

What You’ll Learn:
 

  • How to turn ideas (even small ones) into actual scripts and content

  • Learn to write Five Different Sketch Comedy Scenes

  • Experience working in a writers room environment

  • Breaking down famous sketch shows like SNL or I Think You Should Leave and learn to write in their style

  • Create one-off and recurring sketch pieces/characters for social media

  • Win/Win techniques for pitching your ideas to others

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No prior writing or comedy experience is necessary. Zero. None.

We'll bring you from absolute beginner to having actual scripts written.

All you need is just an interest and desire to write!

TV comedy writers teaching sketch writing in Los Angeles
Comedy writers brainstorming in a Silver Lake workshop

Who This Class Is For

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  • Total beginners with zero writing experience

  • Performers who want to write

  • Writers who want to be funnier

  • Everyday people who want to learn to write better 

  • Anyone who's been told “you should write that down”

  • Comedy nerds who want to actually do it

​​What’s Included With Registration

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  • Weekly in-person class with hands-on writing exercises

  • Exclusive videos to enhance your overall learning experience

  • Instructor feedback and writers room group collaboration

  • Writing deadlines & assignments each week to help you grow

  • Leave with a writing packet of quality and variety scripts

Class Details & Requirements
 
  • Class Size: 12 students- you’ll get plenty individual feedback and personal attention
  • Length: 3-hour sessions, once a week for 6 weeks, in person
  • Assignments: Weekly writing deadlines with free software options provided
Learn to write sketch comedy like SNL in LA
Students learning comedy writing in a Los Angeles classroom
Comedy students rewriting sketches at Improv-LA

​​Ready to start your comedy writing journey?

We're looking forward to writing together!
Register now - space is limited!

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** Special Offer **
Start Writing 101 for 4 easy payments of just $81!
Click here and choose ‘Afterpay’ at checkout.

  • Comedy Writing 101: Intro

    In-person - 6 weeks, Thursdays, 7pm-10pm PT | Silver Lake

    Starts Jul 10

    325 US dollars

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Location:
We have multiple locations with free and easy parking for all students. Please check the class page for specific address.
 

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