The Importance of Humor in Writing

The Importance of Humor in Writing

In my initial days of writing, I always wrote seriously and without smiling. I had a few viewers who seemed like they arrived on my blog accidentally. One day, I made an error in a post that turned out to be incredibly hilarious. I noticed that the number of views that the post had was prodigious. Since then, I have been making more ‘errors’ that all turn out comical.

Everyone has read something that was so boring, watching a snail move across the room seemed more interesting.  

There are billions of publications globally; millions more are published each week. However not all of them are interesting.

A good publication is one that captures readers' minds and does not let go until the end is reached. An interesting article is what readers want. One effective way to capture the interest of readers is by the use of humor.

For centuries, humor has been a reliable tool for authors to use in beautifying heir works. By working on the posit that humor makes readers lighthearted, writers make their work more enjoyable for reading.

Furthermore, there have been speculations that humor also enables a reader to understand better what they are reading. When the mouth is open for laughter, you may be able to shove in a little food for thought (Virginia Tooper). This theory gives even greater precedence to humor. 

Humor makes an article more memorable. Centuries old quotes are still being used today due to this fact. 

"The worst thing about religion was religious people" (The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides). This is an example of a humorous written quote that has become memorable.

Unfortunately, for some writers, humor is not their forte. However, humor can be learned and applied. I suggest reading and studying the styles of publications that have humor as a prodigious feature. As with all other talents, humor can be learned. 

Humor is an essential feature of a publication (unless it is a funeral speech) and if correctly used, will not only be a tool for enlightenment, but also a part of the message being conveyed.