Writing Humor for Young Readers Course

Program Overview

This program teaches the fundamentals of comedic writing for young readers, covering various types of humor, writing exercises, and mentor text analysis. Led by experienced instructors, it emphasizes developing students' authentic comedic voice and fostering laughter and enjoyment throughout the course. Graduates may pursue careers as children's book authors, screenwriters, humor columnists, or teachers in comedic writing.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Types of comedy: physical humor, word play, comic plot inventions, etc.
• Identifying natural forms of humor and developing innate skills
• Writing exercises and mentor text analysis to enhance writing abilities
• Understanding audience reactions and areas for improvement

Course Structure:

• Weekly writing exercises

Assessment:

• Writing exercises
• Mentor text analysis
• Critiques of work in progress

Teaching:

• Faculty: Experienced instructors in comedic writing for young readers
• Teaching Methods:
• Interactive lectures
• Hands-on writing exercises
• Group discussions
• Mentor text analysis
• Unique Approaches:
• Focus on developing students' authentic comedic voice
• Emphasis on laughter and enjoyment throughout the course

Careers:

• Children's book author
• Screenwriter for children's television and film
• Humor columnist or writer for children's magazines
• Teacher or workshop leader in comedic writing for young readers