Name: Humor Writing
Start: 2026-10-10T11:15:00-0700
End: 2026-10-10T12:15:00-0700

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Gatekeeper's Museum Upstairs (no elevator)

What makes readers laugh and why is humor often one of the most challenging forms of writing? Join Tim Hauserman and Tim Disney for a conversation on the craft of writing humor, from finding comedy in everyday life to using satire to expose larger truths. They'll explore how vulnerability, timing, voice, and perspective shape memorable comedic writing, sharing examples from their own work along the way. Whether you're writing fiction, memoir, essays, or satire, attendees will gain practical techniques for developing humor that feels authentic, engaging, and meaningful. Expect lively discussion, insightful readings, and plenty of laughs.

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Tim Disney

Tim Disney is an artist and entrepreneur from Los Angeles. He has produced, written, or directed multiple award-winning feature ﬁlms and documentaries, which have appeared at Sundance, Telluride, SXSW, and other festivals. He served as Chairman and CEO of Virtual World Entertainment... Read More →

Tim Hauserman

Tim Hauserman is the author of The Official Guide to the Tahoe Rim Trail as well as Going it Alone: Ramblings and Reflections from the Trail. He is a freelance writer who has penned over 100 articles for a number of different publications. He is a nearly lifelong resident of Tahoe... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Gatekeeper's Museum Upstairs (no elevator) 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City

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