Laughter Lightens the Load: Using Humor Effectively in your Writing

Community Event Room C. Using humor is not just for professional comedians. Both fiction and non-fiction authors can benefit by incorporating laughter into their writing, even if they haven't found a funny bone in their body. Humor can open readers' minds to consider new points of view and ease tension in stressful situations. Come join us for a fun session with hands-on exercises! BIO: Emily Parke Chase Originally trained as an archaeologist and then as a linguist, Emily Chase shifted her focus to counseling. She is the author of seven non-fiction books on relationship issues. These include Why Say NO when My Hormones say GO? and Standing Tall after Falling Short. Besides a host of articles in national magazines, for both technical and general audiences, she also wrote a monthly humor column for a national e-zine. Her most recent project is a quadrilogy of historical novels. Emily speaks at national writers' conferences and has a passion for helping young writers develop their skills. Learn more at her website: emilychase.com.