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- Book Title
- Writing Humor : Creativity and the Comic Mind
- Publication Name
- Writing Humor
- Title
- Writing Humor
- Subtitle
- Creativity and the Comic Mind
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- EAN
- 9780814329603
- ISBN
- 9780814329603
- Publisher
- Wayne State University Press
- Genre
- Language Arts & Disciplines, Performing Arts, Humor
- Topic
- Authorship, Form / Comic Strips & Cartoons, General, Comedy
- Release Year
- 2002
- Release Date
- 31/03/2002
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Weight
- 23.2 Oz
- Series
- Humor in Life and Letters Series
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Width
- 6in
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Providing both theory and praxis, this insightful and creative textbook explains how to write humor, comedy, satire, parody, nonsense, and both the literary and the joke monologue. Through its close analyses of short stories, sketches, essays, and scripts, it is a must-read for serious and not-so-serious writers of every genre. Guiding aspiring writers through the many techniques for creating humor, it illustrates and analyzes what works and what doesn't, suggests ways to energize passages that fall flat, and offers insights into brainstorming, team writing, and revision. This book includes the history and cultural background of each major genre, followed by a rich array of writing exercises. Readers will find an inventive selection of examples to learn from, including a script from M*A*S*H and pieces by such humorists as Woody Allen, Ogden Nash, and Art Buchwald-and by students as well.
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Publisher
Wayne State University Press
ISBN-10
0814329608
ISBN-13
9780814329603
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1989932
Product Key Features
Book Title
Writing Humor : Creativity and the Comic Mind
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Authorship, Form / Comic Strips & Cartoons, General, Comedy
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Language Arts & Disciplines, Performing Arts, Humor
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
23.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pn6149.A88r57 2002
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[Writing Humor] will fill an important need in the academy as a highly accessible writing text for students and readers who wish to engage in the concrete task of writing humorously. It will give them an understanding of where the many different humorous styles fit in the long sweep of world history and social behaviors across many cultures, of the pitfalls and traps for the unwary, and the myriad proven techniques and twists to heighten laughter and funniness. Its principal and original contribution is that it pilots a sound course into the confusing waters of 'where should I start writing?' without either discouraging the would-be comic writer or allowing them to believe for one moment that perfection comes easily., Rishel's book is an entertaining introduction to the art and craft of writing humor that makes it easy for the student to enjoy the task. It is a wonderfully well-organized and well-written handbook to help many people (from novice to expert) learn to incorporate humor into their writing. Writing Humor combines well-chosen examples with practical suggestions, and will be a tremendous resource to writing instructors all over the country. Rishel's writing ability combines serious instruction with a light-hearted and witty presentation. It was a delightful experience to browse through a textbook that will appeal to faculty members because of its scholarship and to students because of its engaging style. I strongly recommend this book. Rishel has performed a valuable service to writing teachers and students all over the English-speaking world by creating a complete textbook of the creative writing of humor and comedy. As a bonus, it is easy to use and fun to read. Aspiring writers of humor material of all kinds can learn from Rishel's work.", Although intended as a text for a class in comedy writing, Rishel's book provides information and exercises that can hone anyone's sense of humor. Unlike most how-to books, this one includes extensive background material and an up-to-date and thorough bibliography that cites even competing books on humor creation., Even for students not planning to become comedy writers, Professor Rishel's book is valuable because she demonstrates how the skills needed for the writing of humor are the same as those needed for many other kinds of writing: originality of vision, a keen eye for observation, inclusion of the telling detail, and most importantly, succinctness.
Copyright Date
2002
Lccn
2001-004776
Dewey Decimal
808.7
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Series
Humor in Life and Letters Ser.
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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