Write Jokes Like a Pro

What Will I Learn?

I teach the skills and techniques I've developed over 30+ years as a professional comedy writer. In my workshops, you’ll:

  • Learn to produce quality jokes on demand, on any topic, at any time, whether you're feeling inspired or not.

  • Develop the instincts to think in joke form, organically finding the surprise in every new premise.

  • Uncover trade secrets on how to mine premises for jokes, and build jokes into longer bits and stories.

  • Identify your two POVS - the one you present to the world, and the one the audience expects from you.

"I’ve been performing standup for 2.5 years and felt like I was in a plateau. Working with Mike helped me shift the way I perceive myself and move from performing as a character I thought people wanted to see to a real comedy writer. He helped me pick apart my experiences and move away from shock value to find my true self on stage."

-Stephanie Cash, former student

“I got everything I had hoped for and more. Mike really helped me understand that there is a method behind the madness...:) His feedback on my writing was invaluable. There is really no substitute for experience, and I consider it a gift, to learn from someone one brings so much. There is a real formula to telling a good joke. Mike was very helpful, in giving feedback, for details like structure, (less is more! Less is more!!!) and performing.”

-Dr Wendell Troy Banks jr, former student

"Mike provided a safe and supportive environment to grow and learn. He demystified joke writing to the point where it's easy to replicate. Because of this class my confidence while performing has skyrocketed."

-Jason Piper, former student

  • "I’ve been performing standup for 2.5 years and felt like I was in a plateau. Working with Mike helped me shift the way I perceive myself and move from performing as a character I thought people wanted to see to a real comedy writer. He helped me pick apart my experiences and move away from shock value to find my true self on stage."

    past student

  • "Mike provided a safe and supportive environment to grow and learn. He demystified joke writing to the point where it's easy to replicate. Because of this class my confidence while performing has skyrocketed."

    Jason Piper, past student

  • "Mike does a great job especially in the area of steady writing habits and ways to generate ideas."

    past student

  • "I enjoyed Mike’s class! It kept me consistently thinking about and working on joke writing with new strategies at my disposal. Also, these skills have helped me get booked on some comedy shows! 10/10 recommend!"

    Blair Bishop, past student