“Tim’s workshop taught me more than years of self-study and practise. Highly recommended.” – Richard Lindesay, Comedian, UK
Comedy Screenwriting Course
6 x 2-hours online course
Tools and techniques for writing comedy Movies, Sitcoms, Sketches, Web-series.
- Write comedy scripts that sell
- Develop comedy characters
- Discover the secrets of comic stories
- Secrets of funny dialogue
- Package & pitch your ideas
Ideal for writers, producers, editors, creative execs
Beginners & professionals welcome!
If you’re a Beginner, Tim will show you how to get started. If you’re a Professional, you’ll gain new tools to improve your scripts.
For Ages 18+
WHEN:
Wednesdays 6 pm-8 pm. [AEST / UTC+11:00]
from Wednesday 28 October to Wednesday 2nd December Oct 2026
6 Sessions, 12 hours in total
COST:
$329 AUD
HORROR WRITING
Discover amazing insights and methods for writing Horror stories and scripts for film, books and TV.
Write compelling scary stories and scripts that break new ground in this popular genre.
Work with your own characters and scenarios to create captivating tales of terror. See how to apply horror character archetypes in your own way. The course also covers techniques for writing the Supernatural genre.
Horror writing is more than jump scares and shock value, it is about suspense, atmosphere, psychology, and the careful manipulation of reader and audience expectations.
In this course, you will explore how fear operates on an emotional and intellectual level, and how writers use language, pacing, and structure to provoke unease and suspense. You will learn how to craft tension slowly, escalate stakes effectively, and decide when to reveal information and when to withhold it for maximum impact.
The course encourages experimentation, allowing you to test ideas, push boundaries, and refine your personal writing style in a supportive learning environment.
Thu 3 Dec – Thu 17 Dec 2026
3 sessions, 6 hours total
6PM – 8PM (UTC+11.00 (first session)
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Who is the teacher?
Tim Ferguson is a TV/film writer & director and international touring comedian. He’s taught comedy screenwriting at NYU, AFTRS, Sydney Film School, VCA. Tim wrote ‘The Cheeky Monkey’ Comedy Screenwriting Manual, Co-Writer of feature films ‘Spin Out’ & ‘The BBQ‘ and various books, sitcoms and TV shows.
Screenwriting comedy testimonials
‘This man is a comedy legend. Take his comedy writing course, read his book.’
– Simon van der Borgh, Senior Lecturer in Film & TV Production (Screenwriting) at University of York
‘If you’re an aspiring comedy writer, go to one of Tim’s classes. The Rosie Project owes a lot to his teaching.’
– Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project
‘Fun, practical and inspiring. I’ll never see comedy the same way again!’
– Jeffery E Doherty, author
‘There are Master Classes and Master Classes. Then there is Tim Ferguson’s PhD in Comedy Class. It was just a wonderful five star experience from start to finish – and yes, it is ‘ha-ha’ hilarious.’
– Dr. Patrick Maher, Past Chairman of the WA Writers Guild
‘This course is revolutionary – a whole new way to look at comedy.’
– Leisl Egan, ABC Producer
‘Can’t recommend Tim’s courses enough. I learned so much, and had so much fun, I was keen to do it a second time!’
– Scott Anderson (Screenwriter)
‘Savvy insights, passionate delivery and an ability to turn even non-believers into skilled comedy writers.’
– Susannah Petty, Winner of LA Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Award
‘It’s like having a doctor explain how to make people laugh. Tim’s insights are essential if you’re serious about comedy.’
– Steve Mitchell, Screenwriter of The Heckler movie