I began working on a new project that required me to work in a groove – print, cut, replace, then repeat. I don’t know why, but Be Funny or Die (audiobook) popped up in my book queue. So the marriage of listening to the book and work became one.

I usually type my notes on Word, then transfer the notes to the blog, but I had sticky notes all over the place from listening while working. So I decided to type my post-it notes directly into the blog. Well, wouldn’t you know that I didn’t save the notes, and I tossed my sticky notes.

So be it.

I have a generally idea of the notes that were helpful:

• construct
• confirm
• confound

characters = example the tv show, “Friends”

• patriarchal = Ross
• matriarchal = Rachel
• _________ = Chandler (Monica)
• clown = Joey (Phoebe)

The author, Joel Morris, also related comedy as an art form – thinking about visual elements (shape and form) and principles of design (rhythm, pattern, balance, etc.).

I found the book to be very helpful to think about art, the editing structure to engage with an audience, and how to analyze art from a comedic perspective. 

Lucky for us all, another writer took copious notes:

Be Funny or Die’s Book Review by Brittany Shields

She took quotes that were useful and helped me to remember. Thanks, Brittany!