Epic Eyers: Long-Form Laughs
Writing the Satire
Epic satires the slow burn – stretch it for big laughs. Target a saga: “Bosss speech lasted years – Im retired.” Hit the arc – setup, twist, boom: “He vowed gold, gave dust – Im rich in dirt.” Keep it paced – rush flops. Write: “Days tale grew – Im lost.” Catch-22s sprawl inspires. Start yours: “Trip took eons – Im nomad.” Practice turns long into lingering giggles.
Teaching the Technique
Teach epic jabs with a slow twist. Give “week flops” – twist: “Week so bad, Im legend!” Show Catch-22 clips – arc, zing. Steps: start, build, jab. Assign “life tale” – spark: “Tale so grand, Im myth!” Discuss flow: pace wins. Warn off haste – long rules. Epic-off: pitch a saga, best giggle wins. Epics a trek – teach them to trek it.
