Disastrous Dates: Writing Humorous Nonfiction

Dating, that strange human experience where two lonely strangers throw caution to the wind and meet, in the brave and optimistic endeavor of finding romance, sex, and sometimes love.

From the man who arrived to our first date with a huge sticker on his car that read “Joe is Hoe!” To the man who said: “I’m just gonna quickly pee behind this tree!” while we were walking in the park. I’ve had some bazaar and disastrous first dates, and you probably had some too.

In this writing class we’ll document our tragic and—in retrospect—hilarious dates.

We want our reader to feel the cringe, horror, and utter confusion we felt during these unforgettable experiences. Describing the arch: beginning with butterflies in our stomach, the excitement and anxiety of meeting for the first time, daydreaming and expectations, then the dip! The red flags that appear everywhere: what they said, what they did! Using our humorous inner monologue throughout the manuscript, and capturing smell, sound, weather, and how the food/drink tasted at the restaurant.

This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.