Preview
Creation Date
3-27-2026
Description
Drawing of Melissa Balmain: "Just because you may be writing about real events and real people doesn't mean your audience will naturally follow the logic — you have to guide them through it."
Session title: Draft No. 2: Taking Your Piece From Haha to Hilarious
Session description: You’ve banged out the first draft of a comic piece. Now what? Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, prose or poetry, nine key elements can catapult your second draft to the next level. You’ll dive into those elements, along with techniques and exercises for achieving them. Examples from some of the funniest people around will provide inspiration.
Artist's Note
So glad I got to meet Melissa and would have wanted to chat with her more—she’s a real pro and very funny. I had her books before I even knew we would meet.
Rights
Copyright © 2026, Bob Eckstein. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Erma Bombeck, humor writing, Saturday Night Live, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, Comedy, Illustration, Live-drawing
