I frequently teach writers how to think and write funny at conferences, such as the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop and the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference.…
Mark ShatzNovember 26, 2023
I wrote a top-selling humor writing book, Comedy Writing Secrets (3rd ed). I know how to target humor, write one-liners, and perform standup comedy. That’s…
Mark ShatzNovember 24, 2023
As writers, we play various roles – author, editor, and number one critic. And the solitary act of writing works fine for most genres, except…
Mark ShatzNovember 22, 2023
Do you have a relative who is "Mr. Long Joke?" It's usually an uncle or grandfather who takes forever to tell a "funny" story. The…
Mark ShatzNovember 17, 2023
The educational context of online courses changes humor expectations. Students assume teachers will be scholarly and serious. Yet, everyone, educators included, expects online classes to…
Mark ShatzNovember 17, 2023
When was the last time you were pissed off? Was it because a situation or person didn’t follow your expected script? The famous psychologist Albert…
Mark ShatzOctober 17, 2022