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Tip 2 for Using Humor to Write a Non-Fiction Book

7 Jun 2023 · 1 min

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A short YouTube clip (Tip #2) by Julie Broad explaining how to use the comedic "rule of three" to add humor to non-fiction writing. She defines the rule (three-item lists where the first two are ordinary and the third is absurd), gives an airport-themed example, and explains the buildup→punchline rhythm that makes humor memorable.

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Number two. Use the rule of three. It's kind of funny, actually. It's tip two, but it's using the rule of three. I love airports. They have a certain je ne sais quoi. You know, the security, the food courts, the endless waiting, or my boss told me to have a good day, so I went home. This is just another way to add humor to your writing. It's the rule of three. So essentially, it's a list of three things where the first two are more ordinary and serious, and then the third is kind of out there or absurd. The buildup helps set the stage for the punchline so you can create a rhythm in your writing that adds to the humor and makes it more memorable.