About this session
Funny usually starts with noticing something everyone else walked past.
In this hands-on workshop, participants turn everyday observations into original comedy using simple tools such as premise, setup, misdirection, specificity, exaggeration and the rule of three.
They write short pieces, try different punchlines and see how rewriting sharpens an idea. Nobody has to perform stand-up, and sharing is always optional. Material stays original and workplace-appropriate.
What your people take away
- Build premises from everyday observations
- Practice setup, misdirection and punchlines
- Rewrite material to make it sharper
- Leave with original comedy and a bank of ideas
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What each length covers
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Write and rewriteParticipants learn to find a premise and how setup and surprise work. They also write punchlines and a short piece, then rewrite it.
- Find the funny
- Write and rewrite
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Find the funny and Write and rewrite.
Half day
Half Day — Half-Day Comedy Writers’ RoomMore techniques, a bigger premise bank, a focused writing lab, small-group writers’ rooms, rewriting and an optional reading room.
- Find the funny
- Write and rewrite
- The writers’ room
- Polish and keep writing
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Find the funny
Every length- Notice what is already funnyA fast observation exercise warms up the room.
- Find the premiseParticipants learn the difference between a topic, an observation and a premise.
- Expectation and surpriseThe facilitator shows how setup builds an expectation and the punchline turns it.
Write and rewrite
Every length- Punchline playgroundParticipants write several possible endings for one premise.
- Writing sprintEach person develops one idea into a short original piece.
- Rewrite and shareParticipants make one deliberate revision and can read a line in an optional comedy room.
The writers’ room
Half day only- More ways to surpriseIn the half-day version, participants explore more comedy techniques through short exercises.
- Premise bankThe group builds a larger bank of ideas and a punchline lab.
- Focused writing labParticipants write in a chosen style, such as one-liners, comic stories, characters or sketches.
Polish and keep writing
Half day only- Small-group writers’ roomSmall groups develop ideas together and give constructive feedback.
- Rewrite with intentionParticipants produce a stronger draft.
- Keep the notebook openEveryone leaves with a simple process: notice, write the premise, find the turn, rewrite.
Tools and materials
- Comedy technique reference sheet
- Writing prompts and prompt cards
- Writing worksheets
- Workplace-appropriate comedy guidelines
Who it’s for
- Team socials and away days
- Employee appreciation
- Creative-writing events
- Remote and hybrid teams
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Comedy Writing Workshop
How long is Comedy Writing Workshop?
Comedy Writing Workshop runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Find the funny and Write and rewrite. A half-day session adds The writers’ room and Polish and keep writing.
Can Comedy Writing Workshop be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Comedy Writing Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Comedy Writing Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.