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The Elements of Humor: The Tools of Comedy that Make You Funnier, Happier, and Better Looking - Softcover

Dikkers, Scott

 
9781394269198: The Elements of Humor: The Tools of Comedy that Make You Funnier, Happier, and Better Looking
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1394269196 ISBN 13: 9781394269198
Verlag: Wiley, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Find the funny in your writing, speeches, presentations, and everyday conversations

Are you ready to elevate your writing, speeches, and conversations with unparalleled wit and comedy? Look no further than The Elements of Humor by bestselling author and comedy writing legend, Scott Dikkers. This isn't just another book on humor―it's a transformative guide that stands head and shoulders above the rest, designed to make you the funniest version of yourself.

While many writers treasure Strunk and White's Elements of Style for its writing standards and best practices, the realm of humor writing has long awaited a credible, comprehensive guide. Scott Dikkers answers the call with a book that is both hilarious and instructive, offering clear, replicable steps to infuse your writing and speaking with unforgettable humor.

In the book, you'll find:

  • Step-by-step guidance for everything from sophomoric pranks to sophisticated satire as you learn the fundamentals of crafting humor that resonates
  • Diverse humor strategies for different kinds of funny, including self-deprecation, referential jokes, shock humor, hyperbole, wordplay, slapstick, and even meta-humor
  • Engaging tools, including helpful diagrams, funny illustrations, interactive exercises, and a comprehensive index of all discussed tools, skills, and methods

The Elements of Humor is your key to making the people around you laugh. Scott Dikkers' expert advice is easy to follow, ensuring that anyone can become a master of humor. Perfect for enhancing presentations, content creation, or everyday conversations, this book will secure a prominent place on your library shelf.

Don't miss the chance to transform your approach to humor. Whether you aim to entertain, persuade, or simply bring more joy into your life and the lives of others, The Elements of Humor is your go-to resource. Add it to your cart now and step into a world where laughter is just a page turn away!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

SCOTT DIKKERS is the founding editor of The Onion, the most popular satirical news outlet in the world. He’s a comedy writer, speaker, comedian, and the New York Times bestselling author of the How to Write Funny series, selling nearly one million copies worldwide.

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Easy strategies and techniques to be funnier at work and in your personal life

“In The Elements of Humor, Scott Dikkers does indeed dissect the frog, but he does so in such a delightful way that you don’t really mind all the blood and guts. Functioning as both a Comedy 101 syllabus and an instruction manual for any extraterrestrials studying how humans process comedy, this book is required reading, especially if you’re a Scott Dikkers completist like me.”
―“Weird Al” Yankovic

Discover the art of making people laugh with The Elements of Humor, where bestselling author and acclaimed comedy writer Scott Dikkers serves up a masterclass in funny for anyone looking to sprinkle their writing, conversations, speeches, and presentations with a generous dose of wit and comedy. This groundbreaking book offers credible, practical advice that stands out in its field.

You’ll find easy-to-follow, replicable instructions designed to unlock your comedic potential and engage your audience like never before. From the basics of joke construction to sophisticated satire, Dikkers guides you with simple instructions, entertaining illustrations, interactive exercises, and a detailed index of indispensable tools and techniques.

Whether you’re aiming to craft funny content, boost your speech delivery with laughs, or just be funnier in everyday interactions, this book covers essential strategies including self-deprecation and the art of wordplay. It delves into diverse humor types―referential jokes, shock humor, hyperbole, slapstick, and even metahumor, offering insights into how and why they work.

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Verlag
Wiley
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1394269196
ISBN 13 
9781394269198
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
224
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