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This course will explore what makes writing funny in a variety of poetic & non-poetic contexts. We will examine formal principles commonly employed by comedians — deadpan, absurdity, premise, surprise, and timing — and consider their analogs in poetry. We’ll think critically about the difference between cheap gag and complex satire. Even those who don’t consider themselves “funny” writers will find value in our exploration of comedic concepts. There will be a balance between writing exercises designed to illustrate basic principles of comedic writing and workshopping of participant work. Attendees are asked to bring in a poem of their own in any style on any subject.
Due to COVID-19, all classes will take place online-either through Zoom or through Wet Ink, our asynchronous learning platform-through Spring quarter 2021.
All times are listed in Pacific Time.
Class Type: 1 Session
PoetryStart Date: 03/27/2014
Days of the Week: Thursday
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Minimum Class Size: 5
Maximum Class Size: 15
$67.50
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Mark Leidner is the author of Beauty Was the Case that They Gave Me (Factory Hollow Press, 2011) and The Angel in the Dream of Our Hangover (Sator Press, 2011). He lives in Atlanta. His Twitter handle is @markleidner.