How to Write Comedy for McSweeney's and The New Yorker

How to Write Comedy for McSweeney’s and The New Yorker

Please join Read Recycle Repeat and humor writer Talia Argondezzi for a fun how-to workshop about writing short humor and satire for comedy websites like McSweeney’s and the Shouts and Murmurs section of The New Yorker.

In this workshop, we’ll look at a few examples of comedic monologues, learn the key tools for writing jokes that land, and brainstorm ideas for new comedic monologues. All workshop participants will walk away with an idea for a character who can deliver a funny monologue, a comedy-writing toolkit, and a list of target publications.

Cost: This workshop is Pay What You Wish, so you decide the cost for you. All proceeds will go to Norristown Page Turners, a nonprofit focused on literacy and reading enjoyment for students in the Norristown Area School District.

Workshop Leader: Talia Argondezzi is a humor writer and satirist who has written comedy for McSweeney’s, The New Yorker digital, Reader’s Digest, Points in Case, The Funny Times, Slackjaw, The Belladonna, and many other publications. In 2023, she published her first comedy book, a collection of humorous advice called Lean the F*ck Out, and became the first writer ever to have three articles on McSweeney’s Most-Read Pieces of the Year list. She teaches English and writing at Ursinus College.

PARKING: is plentiful and free on Lafayette St, just one block away from Recycle Read Repeat Bookstore.

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We are also conveniently located right across the street from Norristown Transportation Center which serves the Norristown/Manayunk regial Rail Line, the Norristown High Speed Line and many bus routes.

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