New York: Eastern Upstate Regional events

Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.

Writing Comedy: Punching Up Your Story with Punchlines and Premises

Jun 02, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

We’ve all heard that comedy is king when it comes to kidlit, but how do you make a story funny when you’re not a natural comedian? Veteran comedy writer John Briggs walks you through key tricks of the trade, including identifying styles, crafting characters, and drafting punchlines so that you, too, can find the funny in your work.

Standard price:$ 25
Price with membership:$ 15

Falling Leaves 2025

Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025

1 event

Unlimited seats

Silver Bay YMCA 87 Silver Bay Road - Silver Bay, New York 12874

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