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The Elements of Humor

The Tools of Comedy that Make You Funnier, Happier, and Better Looking

Dikkers, Scott

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1. Edition November 2024
224 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-394-26919-8
John Wiley & Sons

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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!

"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

"Scott Dikkers is the funniest person in America."
-- Entertainment Weekly

"Scott Dikkers sees the code in the joke matrix."
-- Vulture
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.