Discussion with John Vorhaus – Comedy Writing & The Comic Toolbox

Virtual Event Date:   Saturday, March 28, 2026

Speaker:  John Vorhaus

Time:  1:00 – 3:00 PM PDT

Join us for an exclusive live virtual Speaker Series event hosted by Scriptwriters Network, where working professionals share real-world insight into the art, craft, and business of storytelling.

These sessions are designed to give writers practical tools, creative inspiration, and industry perspective — whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your work to the next level. 

In this session, John will focus on the practice of comedy writing — how to develop material consistently, sharpen comic instincts, and apply practical tools that help writers do better work over time.

The conversation will explore creative discipline, craft, and the mindset required to sustain a writing life, with insights drawn from decades of teaching writers around the world.

IMPORTANT 

Registration Deadline:

Register before 8:00 pm PDT on Friday, March 27th to secure your spot.

The Zoom webinar link and password will be sent after the deadline.

Admission & How to Register:

• Annual Members: FREE

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• Guests: $40.00

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Event Details:

• Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM PDT

• No Refunds / No Credits

More Details:

Below you’ll find John’s photo and Bio.

John Vorhaus is best known for his comedy-writing classic, The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if You’re Not. He has taught and trained writers in 40 countries on six continents at last count, and created TV shows of his own in Nicaragua, Romania and elsewhere. His writing credits include dozens of teleplays and screenplays, plus seven novels and more than two dozen works of non-fiction. His latest books are the Book of Practice: How to do Better What You Want to do Well and The Comedy Writer’s Companion.

Vorhaus is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and a member of the Writers Guild of America. He lives in Southern California and can be found online at www.johnvorhaus.com

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly during the live discussion.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced educator and storyteller and gain practical insight you can apply to your own writing.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@scriptwritersnetwork.org.

See you virtually!