Embrace the Awkward: a Writing Exercise.

Write a short piece (500-800 words) inspired by a photograph from one of the sites listed below. Write from the point of view of either someone in the photo or the person taking the photo, and imagine how they got into the mess they’re in. The piece should incorporate the various strategies discussed in the class (e.g. Rule of Threes, Punching Upwards, Defamiliarizing the Familiar), while keeping in mind the golden rule for humor writing: Always Be Awkward.

Awkward Family Photos
Fashion Dads
People You Know Are Definitely Dead Now
Siblings Who Are About to Be In So Much Trouble
Wedding Fails

Suman Subedi

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