Craft, Writing with Humor
Three Tips for Collecting a Wealth of Humorous Material
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Jr. may never suffer from comedic block, but those of us less endowed with…
May 23, 2016-
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Craft, Writing with HumorOne Word Can Make All the Difference Between Funny or Ho Hum
One word can make all the difference between funny or ho-hum. For instance, let me introduce you to four…
April 24, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorAdding Humor to Your Writing Is As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3: The Rule of Three, to be exact.
Adding humor to any type of writing is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Not 1 –…
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Write JustifiedAre You Editing? or Editorializing?
Every writer needs an editor or at least a proofreader. Even experienced writers benefit from another pair of eyes…
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Craft, Writing with HumorFive Ways to Add Humor Using Juxtaposition
One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong . . .…
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Craft, Writing with HumorMore Is Caught Than Taught: A Fun Way to Develop Comedic Voice
More is caught than taught. This truism haunted me as I raised three impressionable children. Now it inspires me as…
January 19, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Tips For How to Use Humor Effectively When Writing About Sensitive Topics
In my last post, How Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics, I explained how working humor into the…
December 19, 2015 -
Craft, Writing with HumorHow Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics
At first glance, making people laugh when addressing a sensitive topic seems absurd, maybe even callous. But then again, a little…
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Truth Be ToldGod in a Booger
“Mom, I think Tina could make a sermon illustration out of a booger.” I saw the two of them…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeOf Humble Pie and Closets
Navigating the publishing world can be a humbling experience. We write a piece that we think is going to…
July 5, 2015
