The Short Humor Workshop

How to Write and Publish Short (Funny) Fiction

An eight-part humor writing masterclass with Alex Baia, founding editor of Slackjaw

Jul 24, 2024 • Alex Baia

Choosing a funny premise that attracts readers and escalating that premise to hilarity

Lesson 1 - Premise & Escalation

Jun 30, 2024 • Alex Baia

You should start your humor piece with a headline. Here’s why and how.

Lesson 2 - Writing From a Headline

Jun 29, 2024 • Alex Baia

Self-editing, and editing from peer feedback, are the skeleton keys that will unlock just about every door in the humor universe.

Lesson 3 - Editing and Feedback

Jun 28, 2024 • Alex Baia

The 15 most common blunders that hold back your humor writing.

Lesson 4 - Humor Writing Mistakes

Jun 27, 2024 • Alex Baia

Consistently strong joke-writing and use of comedic specifics will take your humor writing to the next level.

Lesson 5 - Jokes and Specifics

Jun 26, 2024 • Alex Baia

It’s amorphous, abstract, and hard to master. And it will take your humor writing from good to amazing. It’s voice.

Lesson 6 - Voice

Jun 25, 2024 • Alex Baia

The five essential habits of well-published humor writers.

.Lesson 7 - Publishing Habits

Jun 24, 2024 • Alex Baia

It’s time to ship. Plus, a bonus interview with a living legend of humor writing

Lesson 8 - Shipping Your Work

Jun 23, 2024 • Alex Baia

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