Newscheck Teaches : Making Funny Videos Online
How to create comedy online
With over 50 million online views, David Atkinson, the founder of Newscheck Comedy, has proven his ability to captivate audiences with humor that’s sharp, relatable, and timely. His journey from aspiring comedian to successful content creator highlights the skills and mindset needed to stand out in the fast-paced world of online comedy. Now, he’s sharing his expertise in a course designed to guide new creators in finding their voice and building an audience.
In this course, you’ll discover The Societal Value of Comedy—how humor can entertain, unite, and challenge perspectives. David will teach you the practical skills needed to succeed, from Creating Eye-Catching Thumbnails that stop the scroll, to Developing a Script that keeps viewers engaged, and Discovering the Proper Format for each platform to maximize your reach.
David also shares how he’s overcome the personal challenges of being in the spotlight. You'll learn how to manage Self-Doubt and respond effectively to Negative Comments Online, ensuring you stay focused on your goals.
Whether you’re dreaming of creating viral sketches or crafting comedic commentary, David’s course offers the tools and insights to turn your passion for comedy into content that resonates—just as he’s done with Newscheck Comedy.
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Lesson 1 - What Drives My Comedy
Ever wonder why you like comedy? It's an important question to ask yourself as you set out on the path of comedy, why am I here? What drives my comedy? Once you realise this you can start to frame your creativity more effectively and deliver this style of comedy regularly.
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Lesson 2_Why Comedy is Important
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Lesson 3_Who your Teacher Is
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Lesson 4_Going Viral and the Right way to do comedy
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Lesson 5_Thinking of a good concept
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Lesson 6_Pitching your ideas
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Lesson 7_Writing Your Ideas
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Lesson 8_What is David's Favourite Idea
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Lesson 9_How to write a script in proper format
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Lesson 10_Our Top 5 videos and why they worked
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Lesson 11_5 Worst Videos
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Lesson 12_Creating a Thumbnail
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Lesson 13_Handling self doubt
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Lesson 14_Handling Doubt from Friends
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Lesson 15_Handling Negative Comments
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Lesson 16_Success is Never Given it's forced
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Lesson 17_Ending