The Writers Bridge | Writing Off-Limits: How Comedy Creates Powerful Work in Every Genre with Elissa Bassist
Do you have to be born funny to write funny?
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Do you have to be born funny to write funny?
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A strong platform is a tool that helps you, your book, and your work reach the right people. Learn what true visibility makes possible so you can stop doing all the things and choose what moves you forward.
Create unforgettable stories in just one page—or less.
Spark your creativity, level up your sentences, and strengthen your voice by exploring the art and craft of prose poetry.
Your book contains more stories than the ones on its pages. Learn how to write and publish companion essays that draw readers to your work.
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Learn to cultivate a writing process that provides fertile ground for unexpected discoveries and how to make the most of moments when you’re surprised by your own writing.
Who couldn’t use a little extra time or money to start or finish a writing project? Learn tips and tricks for your next funding application—and what makes a successful ask, for writers at every level.
Beyond the chronology of a story, we can speed up and slow down time within scenes, immersing the reader more fully in the moment. Explore four kinds of time in this write-along webinar.