Storytelling & Writing Workshops Amsterdam

## The Art of the Sentence: Make your writing more rhythmic

Some writing pulls you forward effortlessly. Other writing, even if technically decent… doesn't. The key to doing more of the first and less of the second? Sentence craft.

A good writer knows how to write a decent sentence. But a great writer can lift words off the page and lodge them in a reader's brain. Their words can tickle the imagination and send shivers up their spine.

And so, in this workshop, we'll learn how to take sentences apart and put them back together so they work like a well-oiled bicycle wheel.

### What You'll Experience

You'll learn what makes individual sentences strong — how to cut flab, choose verbs that land, and tighten construction without losing your voice.

Then we'll break down the importance of variety. We'll look at how writers use short sentences for punch and long ones for drift and indulgence. We'll see when you might use each one.

Finally, we'll look at what happens when sentences work together. You'll take a flat paragraph from your own work and get to work making it more rhythmic, more emotive, more powerful.

### Who This Is For

Writers working on fiction, memoir, essays, emails that need to land — anything where words matter. If you put sentences on a page, this session will make you better at the process.

### What You'll Leave With

You'll leave with a sharper ear for rhythm and a deeper appreciation for what makes sentences work. You'll hear the difference between writing that drags and writing that flows — in your own work and everything you read.

Unlock the secrets of comedy writing and infuse your writing with smiles, smirks and humor

Led by comedian and writer Ryan Millar, this interactive online workshop will give you a grab bag of tricks and tips for exploring topics and generating material. Useful for writing comedy and speeches, but also for just being a more prolific writer. Absurdity, vulnerability, wordplay, free association and more will be covered.

Through a series of discussions, lessons and exercises, you'll discover how to inject humor into various forms of writing, from columns and personal essays to fiction, non-fiction, and even emails.

Whether you aspire to become a stand-up comedian, write comedic scripts, or simply want to add a touch of levity to your work, this workshop has something for everyone.

### Key Takeaways:

• Finding humor in the everyday: Learn how to spot the funny in any situation and give it a comedic spin.
• Craft Punchy Punchlines: Discover proven tricks to create or strengthen your comedy, giving your jokes maximum impact.
• Polish Your Writing Skills: Streamline your phrasing and pacing to ensure your punchlines aren't lost in flabby verbiage.
• Broaden Your Writing Horizons: Explore how humor can enhance various writing genres, from fiction to personal memoirs.
• Enhance Your Public Speaking: Acquire skills to captivate and entertain an audience, whether giving a speech or telling a joke at a party.

This is a great chance to tap into your comedic potential and use comic tricks to take your writing to new heights!