Editing for Bigger Laughs (Or Why I Wouldn't Want Two Vaginas)
Anna Lefler
Format: MP3 Audio Download

To quote Samuel Johnson, "What is written without effort is generally read without pleasure." This workshop session invites you to elevate your humor writing to a new level of excellence. No matter how freeform your creative process may be, writing that delights readers doesn't just "happen." Rather, it results from discipline, tried-and-true practices and a healthy dose of humility. This session will help attendees embrace these practices, with a focus on a critical aspect of the writing process: editing. From big-picture concepts to single commas, creating superior — and funny — content for any format requires rigorous honing, refining and polishing of the material. What's the payoff for all that effort? The satisfaction of knowing that the work you are unleashing on the world is the most captivating it can be.