Using Humor to Keep Stories Moving

Writing Craft
2013
Featuring Heather Haven, Larissa Reinhart, Nancy Parra, Terri L. Austin

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Humor works best when it supports story momentum. Heather Haven, Larissa Reinhart, Nancy Parra, and Terri L. Austin discuss comedic timing, witty characterization, and how humor can enhance scenes without slowing the narrative. This session offers practical insight into using laughter as a storytelling tool rather than a distraction.

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