The Elements of Humor: The Tools of Comedy That Make You Funnier, Happier, and Better Looking

Dikkers, Scott

  • 出版商: Wiley
  • 出版日期: 2024-12-05
  • 售價: $1,090
  • 貴賓價: 9.5$1,036
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 224
  • 裝訂: Quality Paper - also called trade paper
  • ISBN: 1394269196
  • ISBN-13: 9781394269198
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商品描述

Find the funny in your writing, speeches, presentations, and everyday conversations

Are you ready to elevate your writing, speeches, and conversations with unparalleled wit and comedy? Look no further than The Elements of Humor by bestselling author and comedy writing legend, Scott Dikkers. This isn't just another book on humor--it's a transformative guide that stands head and shoulders above the rest, designed to make you the funniest version of yourself.

While many writers treasure Strunk and White's Elements of Style for its writing standards and best practices, the realm of humor writing has long awaited a credible, comprehensive guide. Scott Dikkers answers the call with a book that is both hilarious and instructive, offering clear, replicable steps to infuse your writing and speaking with unforgettable humor.

In the book, you'll find:

  • Step-by-step guidance for everything from sophomoric pranks to sophisticated satire as you learn the fundamentals of crafting humor that resonates
  • Diverse humor strategies for different kinds of funny, including self-deprecation, referential jokes, shock humor, hyperbole, wordplay, slapstick, and even meta-humor
  • Engaging tools, including helpful diagrams, funny illustrations, interactive exercises, and a comprehensive index of all discussed tools, skills, and methods

The Elements of Humor is your key to making the people around you laugh. Scott Dikkers' expert advice is easy to follow, ensuring that anyone can become a master of humor. Perfect for enhancing presentations, content creation, or everyday conversations, this book will secure a prominent place on your library shelf.

Don't miss the chance to transform your approach to humor. Whether you aim to entertain, persuade, or simply bring more joy into your life and the lives of others, The Elements of Humor is your go-to resource. Add it to your cart now and step into a world where laughter is just a page turn away!

商品描述(中文翻譯)

找到你寫作、演講、簡報和日常對話中的幽默

你準備好用無與倫比的機智和幽默提升你的寫作、演講和對話了嗎?不妨看看暢銷書作者及喜劇寫作傳奇人物Scott Dikkers的《幽默的要素》。這不僅僅是另一本關於幽默的書籍——它是一部變革性的指南,遠超其他書籍,旨在讓你成為最有趣的自己。

雖然許多作家珍視Strunk和White的《寫作要素》作為寫作標準和最佳實踐,但幽默寫作的領域長期以來一直在等待一本可信且全面的指南。Scott Dikkers應運而生,提供了一本既搞笑又具啟發性的書,提供清晰且可複製的步驟,讓你的寫作和演講充滿難以忘懷的幽默。

在這本書中,你將找到:
- 從幼稚的惡作劇到高級的諷刺的逐步指導,學習創作引人共鳴的幽默的基本原則
- 針對不同類型幽默的多樣策略,包括自嘲、參考笑話、震驚幽默、誇張、文字遊戲、滑稽劇,甚至是元幽默
- 吸引人的工具,包括有用的圖表、有趣的插圖、互動練習,以及所有討論過的工具、技能和方法的綜合索引

《幽默的要素》是讓你周圍的人發笑的關鍵。Scott Dikkers的專家建議易於遵循,確保任何人都能成為幽默的大師。這本書非常適合增強簡報、內容創作或日常對話,將在你的書架上佔據重要位置。

不要錯過改變你對幽默的看法的機會。無論你是想娛樂、說服,還是單純想為自己和他人的生活帶來更多快樂,《幽默的要素》都是你的首選資源。現在就將它加入購物車,邁入一個笑聲隨翻頁而來的世界!

作者簡介

SCOTT DIKKERS is the founding editor of The Onion, the most popular satirical news outlet in the world. He's a comedy writer, speaker, comedian, and the New York Times bestselling author of the How to Write Funny series, selling nearly one million copies worldwide.

作者簡介(中文翻譯)

SCOTT DIKKERS 是《The Onion》的創始編輯,這是全球最受歡迎的諷刺新聞媒體。他是一位喜劇作家、演講者、喜劇演員,也是《紐約時報》暢銷書《How to Write Funny》系列的作者,全球銷售近一百萬本。