American Comedy Writing Convention

American Comedy Writing Convention The Midwest's annual all-day educational and networking conference for comedians, writers, improvisors, humorists, actors and generally funny people.

The theme of the third annual American Comedy Writing Convention is "Find Your Voice!", and on April 11th, from 9am to 6:30pm, you'll get a chance to explore the many ways to do that, in workshops, hands-on activities and panel discussions led by some of the Twin Cities' hardest-working and most respected talent. A full schedule of events will be announced shortly, and registration is OPEN -- chec

k back here (and "like" this page!) for breaking news and updates, as well as the official Facebook invite.

04/05/2025

Talent Question
Who would you like to see speak at the 2025 convention?
Ideally a great writer & teacher.
Prefer local to Minnesota.

As an exercise for the student, what are five jokes you could write on this topic?
04/03/2025

As an exercise for the student, what are five jokes you could write on this topic?

“The Heard Island and McDonald penguins have been taking advantage of us for too long,” one former congressman joked.

11/06/2024

So...is this a boon for comedy writers or a bust?

Panels and workshop ideas for 2024-2025 Charge more: 16 secret ideas for successful creatives - Let's talk about your ca...
10/01/2024

Panels and workshop ideas for 2024-2025



Charge more: 16 secret ideas for successful creatives - Let's talk about your career: how do you mix creativity with business success? What’s the difference between a skilled creator and a profitable one? Come hear from a successful creator with more than 30 years of business success. Ideas for artists, writers, musicians, performers, actors, puppeteers, crafters, entrepreneurs, inventors and etc.(From my forthcoming book)



How to host a panel; suggesting, recruiting and running your first con panel: tips from my first 25 panels parts I and II



The worst possible game? (design series) What is the worst game you’ve played? What made it so bad? We will explore how good games sometimes go south and how some games (board, video, social) are just stinky, awful and unplayable from the beginning.



Funny stories! Funny writers read their comic fiction Need a laugh out loud break? Come and hear some fabulous authors read from their own humorous short stories (many with geeky themes!) You might find your next favorite writer.



How to lie for money; how con-men, politicians and authors share the same toolbox...



The rules of magic; looking at guidelines for bending reality. How does stage magi and fantasy magic compare? What are the rules in each? (applies to performers, writer and game designers)

09/29/2024

Its time to plan my cons, panels and workshops for 2025. Here are some that I offer:

the seven modern dystopias, in increasing order of likelihood.
It's all over, isn't it? Chaos and end times. Doom and rising seas, a million zombie voters clutching at the last vestiges of civilization while binging "the Price is Right at night." How does it all end? Come and see. darkly humorous panel of pure dread.

How to write badly...and why you should
You should write more badly! Not just for fun but to free your inner editor and the ghosts of English teachers past! Come and learn how to write usefulness and get more done! Damn the nominative case and full speed ahead!Battle perfectionism with terrible writing! Free exclamation points will be handed out!

comedy writing
How do you make a character funny? A story? Or even an introduction? Come and learn how to find the humor in the world from a professional comedy writer.Teens welcome

My calendar opens up Sept 17th for writing projects - If you need a book, show or a play, send me a note
09/04/2024

My calendar opens up Sept 17th for writing projects - If you need a book, show or a play, send me a note

A clever idea from Jordan and Jerrod
08/29/2024

A clever idea from Jordan and Jerrod

08/22/2024

Friends,
Do you teach Elementary & middle schoolers? I've got a gig that specifically wants me to have teaching experience (for writing) with this group, so why not go out and get that experience?

If you would like a free class, workshop or series on creative writing, comedy writing or fiction for your 4-6 or 8-11th graders, please let me know.

Dave

What are you reading this week?
08/09/2024

What are you reading this week?

08/08/2024

100 days in space:
Astronaut A: Knock, knock?
Astronaut B: Just don't

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The fourth annual American Comedy Writing Convention is set for May 12th, 2018.

If you love comedy, write comedy or perform comedy, this is the event for you - spending the whole talking with professionals in the business and learning their insider secrets.

You'll get a chance to explore the many ways to create humor in your work, with workshops, hands-on activities and panel discussions led by some of the Nations hardest-working, funniest and most respected talent. A full schedule of events will be announced shortly, and registration is OPEN -- check back here (and "like" this page!) for breaking news and updates.