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Laugh Out Loud: How to Write Humor Readers Actually Laugh At

Presented by: Brenda Donelan | Christopher Greyson | Diane Sismour | Lori Robbins | Lynn Hesse | Rhonda Gilliland | Robert Downs
Categories: Dialogue | Humor | Writing Tips

Great humor feels effortless to the reader but is carefully crafted on the page. Diane Sismour, Brenda Donelan, Christopher Greyson, Lori Robbins, Lynn Hesse, Rhonda Gilliland, and Robert Downs discuss how comedic timing, character wit, and situational irony elevate storytelling. This session focuses on making humor feel organic, intentional, and genuinely charming.

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