Writing with Humour – with Kathleen Whyman

Kathleen Whyman, a white middleaged woman with ginger hair and a black dress in a circle. Background: Diverse younger women laughing with an orange gradient
Date: 1st December 2026
Time: 7.30- 9pm
Price: £26.20 (includes booking fee)
First Tuesday Writers
Zoom / Online

Writing with Humour with Kathleen Whyman

Whether you’re writing a humorous novel, want to inject some warmth and wit into your
writing, or provide some light relief after a heavy scene, this is the workshop for you.

Comedy Women In Print prize finalist Kathleen Whyman talks about her approach to writing comedy; using humour to support a story; comedy genres; timing, delivery and language; the rule of three; finding inspiration; and pitfalls to avoid.

After 90 minutes, you’ll have the tools you need to embrace your inner comedian and craft prose that’ll have your readers laughing out loud. (LOL some might say, but that phrase is never going to catch on!)

About the tutor

Kathleen Whyman is a bestselling author of relatable, humorous women’s fiction and has been shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print prize.

She writes for all the multi-tasking, mentally-overloaded women who have put themselves on the subs bench for the sake of their family, and are beginning to realise that they don’t have it all – they do it all! Her fourth book, The Mother of All Comebacks, is out now.

Kathleen also mentors authors, runs writing groups and is an events host. She regularly interviews authors at events, chairs panels and teaches writing with humour workshops.

Kathleen lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, two teenage daughters, and a magically refilling laundry basket.

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About First Tuesday Writers

First Tuesday Writers is here to keep your writing fresh. Taking place on the first Tuesday of every month, each 90 minute session offers a deep dive into a writer’s creative world – designed to challenge and energise you, and lead you to new creative discoveries.

Every writer and every form of writing has something unique that we can learn and put to use in our own work. These workshops are all opportunities to learn from radically diverse writers – including poets, bloggers, crime writers and much more. Drop in for one or two events or sign up to them all: either way, you’ll leave buzzing, and ready to do your best and most innovative work.

Low cost places available

We believe the price of our courses should never be a barrier to your learning. If you are unable to pay for a place on this event, contact us to apply for a bursary place.