Balancing Humor with Meaningful Storytelling

Categories: Author | Comedy

Writing humor does not mean sacrificing meaning. Christine Mager Wevik moderates a panel with Allan E. Ansorge, Charlie Pearson, Elena Hartwell, Kathleen Cosgrove, Robert Mangeot, and Ross Cavins on balancing comedy with substance. This session explores how humor can support emotional weight, theme, and character while still delivering laughs.

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