This two-day course will teach participants the secrets of writing comedy for stage and screen. Participants will learn how to develop original comic characters and stories, discover techniques for writing comedy for stage, book, stand-up, film, web series and television, learn how to package and pitch your ideas, write comedy scripts that sell and save years of guesswork, trial and error. This course is ideal for writers, screenwriters, producers, editors, comedians, creative execs and comedy lovers. Beginners and professionals are equally welcome.