In recent years, the artform of memes has taken the internet by storm. People share memes to express how they feel, to make each other laugh, and to comment on politics, spirituality, and culture. In a world that is increasingly divided – both by distance and ideology – memes are one of the only things bringing people together.
Memes spread fast and far. Overnight, a single meme can go viral around the world, inspiring countless shares and adaptations. But where do memes come from? Why are they so popular? And, most importantly, what can memes teach all writers, artists, and marketers about communicating effectively on social media?
Introducing: Meme School
In the first event of its kind, I will take a dive deep into the world of internet memes with a special two-day online course designed to teach the secrets of making memes. You will leave the class with both a philosophical and practical understanding of how to leverage memes to share your message and grow a following online.
The details:
A two day online event.
$100
Saturday, March 5th
Sunday, March 6th
1pm – 3pm EST (both days)
This course is for anyone who…
wants to make memes but doesn’t know how
is looking for a new outlet of creative expression
wants to grow their social media following
is looking to infuse more humor into their work
is interested in how viral ideas spread
wants to engage with a create community
DAY ONE:
Memetics: the origin and philosophy of memes
The evolution of internet memes
My meme experience + creative process
Group evaluation of “meme templates”
Best apps to use
HOMEWORK:
Play around with different apps
Choose a few meme templates (provided in class)
Create your own memes
DAY TWO:
Guidelines for meme sharing
Group presentation
Open discussion / Q&A
TAKEAWAYS:
A free copy of my eBook, “Meme Magic: How to Make Art + Content in the Age of the Internet”
A list of free recommended apps
A collection of “meme templates” to keep
Spaces are limited. Use promo code “earlybird” for the next week to receive 10% off.