Learn to write comedy.
Got a funny idea but don’t know what to do with it?
Whether you want to learn the basics of comedy writing, develop an idea into a TV pilot, or sharpen your skills, our courses give you the tools to turn your ideas into actual comedy.
Introduction to Writing Comedy for Screen
Do you have an idea that you think will get a million views?Can you think of funny ideas but don’t know how to put them together into a script? Join our in-person, 4-week, evening comedy writing course designed for comedy writers looking to sharpen their skills in writing comedy online.
You’ll dive into the fundamentals of online comedy, From learning the basics of the 8 types of humour (yes! there’s only 8 types) to mastering the edit of your script before it goes to shoot.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through writing exercises, ideation, and editing techniques, helping you find your unique comedic voice.
Starting January 2027
Developing Your Idea from One-Liner to a Pilot
Already got an idea? Now it’s time to turn it into a show.
Developing Your Idea from One-Liner to Pilot is an advanced comedy writing course for writers who have a strong concept but want to take it further. Over the course, you’ll develop your idea from a simple premise into a fully formed pilot, working through characters, story, structure, jokes, scenes and the overall world of your show.
You’ll learn how to take that one-line idea and build something that feels like a real comedy series — with practical guidance, writing exercises and feedback along the way.
By the end, you’ll have developed your concept into a pilot that you can actually put on the page, pitch, or take into production.
Starting February 2027
Guide to Writing Comedy (Video only course)
A four-part video series designed to take you from your first comedy idea to a finished piece of writing.
Learn the fundamentals of writing comedy, from finding ideas and building jokes to creating characters, structuring scenes and making your writing actually funny. Watch at your own pace, whenever and wherever you want.
Content Available on December 25th.
David Atkinson
David Atkinson is a video producer who is currently the Head of Comedy with JOE Media Group UK & Ireland and leads the team behind ComedyJoe. He has produced TV shows for Channel 4, RTE and Virgin Media. Previously he worked as video producer with Waterford Whispers News for their live Vicar Street show and was the co-founder of Cherry Comedy in Whelans.
He has over 100 million digital views on comedy he has produced and is a keen advocate for finding and developing new talent.