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Learning to Use Humor as a Story Tool

Presented by: Allan E. Ansorge | R.G. Belsky | Rhonda Gilliland | Shaun Harris | Shirley B. Garrett
Categories: Development | Humor | Writing

Humor adds dimension to characters and scenes when used with purpose. Allan E. Ansorge, R.G. Belsky, Rhonda Gilliland, Shaun Harris, and Shirley B. Garrett share how they approach humor in fiction and why it works. This session focuses on using comedy to reveal character, relieve tension, and bring unexpected depth to storytelling.

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