371. Art Reflecting Life: Using Humor to Diffuse Intense Situations, with Richard Walter

About this episode

Richard Walter discusses the role of humor in fiction and real life, emphasizing its importance in storytelling and the human experience.

Send us Fan Mail Screenwriter and former professor Richard Walter stops by to discuss humor in fiction and real life, how we use it within story, and explain why it is an important part of the human condition. ▬ Check out Richard's website and his variety of work: https://www.richardwalterbooks.com/ Connect with Richard on his socials: https://www.facebook.com/ProfRichardWalter/ https://x.com/ProfWalter

People in this episode

Host: Jennia D'Lima

Guest: Richard Walter

Topics covered

• humor in fiction
• human condition
• storytelling
• intense situations
• screenwriting

Keywords

• humor
• fiction
• storytelling
• screenwriting
• human condition
• intense situations

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Organizations: Richard Walter Books, Facebook

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