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Fully Booked

The Hidden Gems Author Podcast

Episode 169 – How and Why to Add Humor to Your Writing

Hosted by: Craig Tuch and Roland Hulme with special guest Jan McInnis

You don’t have to be a comedian to bring humor into your writing, and just because your book isn’t a comedy doesn’t mean it can’t benefit from a few well-placed laughs. As veteran comedian, keynote speaker, and author Jan McInnis explains in this week’s episode of Fully Booked, humor is a powerful way to connect with your audience and make your message more memorable. Together, we explore what makes humor such an effective storytelling tool—and how any author can inject it into their writing, regardless of genre.

Drawing on her decades-long career in stand-up, radio, and corporate comedy, Jan shares practical advice on writing humor with purpose. From key rules of comedy and spotting humor in everyday situations to avoiding clichés and refining punchlines, her tips are useful for any author—whether or not they think of themselves as funny. For those looking beyond just adding a bit of levity, Jan also discusses professional opportunities in comedy writing, from radio to greeting cards. Whether you’re looking to enrich your stories with humor or explore comedy as a career path, this discussion is full of insight and entertaining anecdotes to help you get started.

Jan McInnis
https://theworklady.com/

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