Bringing Humor into Writing! with Karina Fabian
Humor can provide more than escapism and healing: discover the four attitudes of humor! Presented for LegendHaven 2023
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Karina Fabian, a graduate of the Orlando Improv Comedy course and a humorous fiction writer for over 20 years, joins LegendHaven 2023 to discuss the importance of bringing humor into writing. Karina shares her experiences in writing hilarious novels, including her 'Space Traipse: Hold My Beer' series, a Star Trek parody, and the 'Dragon Eye' Series, which follows the adventures of a down-on-his-luck dragon.
She explains how humor can provide escapism and healing, and she delves into the four attitudes of humor: weird, scary, hard, and stupid. Karina also emphasizes the importance of maintaining believability in humor and the power of brevity. Throughout the video, she offers valuable insights and tips for incorporating humor into writing while still honoring the faith.
Key Points/Highlights:
1. Karina's recent book releases, including the parody of Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Child," and the Dragon Eye Series' latest installment, "Vern vs. Godzilla."
2. The four attitudes of humor: weird, scary, hard, and stupid, and how to apply them to create comedic twists.
3. The importance of maintaining believability in humor and making it intrinsic to the characters and their world.
4. Karina's personal journey in writing humor and the lessons she learned, including the power of brevity and understanding the rules of comedy.
5. The fine line between humor and message-driven writing, and the need for honesty and self-mockery in comedy.
6. The role of fantasy and science fiction in providing a fresh perspective on real-world issues and engaging readers on a deeper level.
Notable Quotes:
"A world without humor is sad indeed and not a world I want to live in."
"Humor has a basis in honesty."
"Fantasy and science fiction allow us to reframe serious issues and provide an outsider's view, fostering new perspectives."
"Humor can make us laugh and make us think."
Suggested Further Reading by Karina Fabian
"Space Traipse: Hold My Beer"
"Dragon Eye Series"
"Mind Over" series
"Rescue Sisters" series