The Science of Writing Humor: an SCBWI-NM Craft Webinar
Oct 14, 2025
Online event
With author Erin Teagan, we’ll take a scientific look at humor, breaking down funny to its basic elements to figure out how best to incorporate more of it into our writing. We’ll look at what makes people laugh and take a closer look at books and other media that works. Come ready to discuss and brainstorm ways to elevate the humor in your work.
How to Register
This webinar is included for free with the SCBWI-NM Full Season Pass or Craft Pass. If you have a pass, do not register here. Check your Member Home-->Events for the Zoom link. If you DO NOT have a pass (or if you have the Career Pass) you can register by clicking the "Register for Event" button in the header.
About Erin
Erin Teagan writes middle grade fiction with a science focus including The Friendship Experiment (HarperCollins), Survivor Girl (Clarion), and two series for American Girl. She has a background in biochemistry and uses her experience from the lab in her books. She loves sharing the best and most interesting parts of science with kids and tips on increasing productivity with teens and adults. Erin lives in Virginia with her family, two droopy hound dogs named Beaker and Bunsen, and a bunny that thinks he’s a cat. Visit her online at www.erinteagan.com.