Posts Tagged ‘writing’

This just in from Jasmine Hall: Over at OnlineClasses.org she has finished an article that sets out to do the impossible, identify the fifteen funniest writers of all time. Although the list does not include me, it could spark some discussion.You can find it here. Oh! And in case we don’t see each other before [...]

Image by Getty Images via Daylife The safest target for humor is always yourself, and the best material reflects your personality. So it’s time to start digging. I have not had much success just sitting down and looking in my past for funny stuff. I have however, nearly always been able to come up with [...]

Playing on the familiar is a great way to inject humor. The subject can be widely known or may be known only to the members of your audience. Since most people tend to take things at face value and not probe for what’s beneath, a little embellishment can go a long way. Like a lot [...]