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    How to Write "Funny": Humor & Voice in Nonfiction

    Saturday, May 02, 2026 - 12:00 PM
    to Saturday, May 09, 2026 - 2:00 PM

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    LitArts RI

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    05/02/2026 12:00 PM 05/09/2026 02:00 PM America/Anguilla How to Write "Funny": Humor & Voice in Nonfiction An engaging voice keeps us reading regardless of subject matter, and is crucial for holding attention through long-form works. In this workshop, we'll examine works by renowned writers known for strong, humorous voices that are unmistakably theirs, including Ziwe, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Sloane Crosley, David Sedaris, Bill Bryson, and Mindy Kaling. We'll discuss what distinguishes them from one another, and identify patterns in their writing that make their work “sound” like them. Participants will walk away from this workshop with an understanding of the mechanics of writing “funny,” as well as a recognition of the components of their own voice, exercises to practice honing it, and an arsenal... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/providence/events/litarts-ri/how-to-write-funny-humor-voice-in-nonfiction-633082?ref=uceaddevent LitArts RI, 400 Harris Avenue, Providence, RI, 02909

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    Literary & Books, Seminar / Workshop

    An engaging voice keeps us reading regardless of subject matter, and is crucial for holding attention through long-form works. In this workshop, we'll examine works by renowned writers known for strong, humorous voices that are unmistakably theirs, including Ziwe, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Sloane Crosley, David Sedaris, Bill Bryson, and Mindy Kaling. We'll discuss what distinguishes them from one another, and identify patterns in their writing that make their work “sound” like them. Participants will walk away from this workshop with an understanding of the mechanics of writing “funny,” as well as a recognition of the components of their own voice, exercises to practice honing it, and an arsenal of work for further study.

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