This is helpful, I'm working on writing a humorous article - that's how I found you. I wrote an article on humor for business leaders, inserting jokes and a couple of quotes I attributed to you. I researched, studied and worked hard on the article...feedback? Silence. I need to rewrite it. Any advice on writing humor, or is improv still the best for that too? (I led a youth group in Improv for 5 years, while I have not taken a class, I have coached youth!). ~ Loralee Erickson
Honestly, for improving your humor writing, I'd say stand-up is the quicker route. In stand-up, you write content, get it up in front of people, and get immediate feedback (did they laugh, smile, groan, or just stare blankly). Those reps will help you figure out what's funny later on the page (when you won't be able to see the audience). Does that make sense?
This is helpful, I'm working on writing a humorous article - that's how I found you. I wrote an article on humor for business leaders, inserting jokes and a couple of quotes I attributed to you. I researched, studied and worked hard on the article...feedback? Silence. I need to rewrite it. Any advice on writing humor, or is improv still the best for that too? (I led a youth group in Improv for 5 years, while I have not taken a class, I have coached youth!). ~ Loralee Erickson
Honestly, for improving your humor writing, I'd say stand-up is the quicker route. In stand-up, you write content, get it up in front of people, and get immediate feedback (did they laugh, smile, groan, or just stare blankly). Those reps will help you figure out what's funny later on the page (when you won't be able to see the audience). Does that make sense?
Yes. Sounds like I need to find some opportunities. Thank you!