There are not a lot of obvious paying markets for your work, and those that there are out there can sometimes be very picky indeed, only accepting and paying for very specific types of story. But don't despair, it is still very possible to get paid for your short fiction, possibly even to make a modest living from it, and you can also use this medium very effectively to help establish a name for yourself as a writer so that you can be more successful with your other work. For example, you can use a witty quote from a hilarious comedy on TV or a famous line from a movie. Those who recognize the reference will appreciate it since it is familiar to them; those who have not heard the quote before will still find the quote amusing. In fact, they may actually think you are quite inventive and full of wit. Memorize and keep an arsenal of good quotes so that you can bring them out when the occasion arrives. All you have to do is go to Google.com and type in "funny stories". You will instantly be presented with great, very entertaining, and sometimes even extremely smart comedy that will cause you to laugh so hard that you will not be able to stop.
The ability to tell a good story is an essential skill to learn -- stories are such a common part of everyday life. If you're like most people, perhaps you've wished that being funny could be effortless and that telling memorable, funny stories could be natural. Perhaps you've envied those who can command a listener's attention at will? The good news is that the ability to tell good, funny stories is a skill that improves with practice. Try the following three tips and you'll be on the road to telling humorous stories! One major reason is because of the enthusiasm he or she conveys. Enthusiasm is linked very closely with confidence. As you are enthusiastic while you tell a story, others will naturally become more engaged with what you say. Try to consciously add enthusiasm to what you say and see what results you get!
The same principle applies for when you tell a joke. When you deliver a story, simply end with a smile and allow your listener to laugh or respond appropriately. If you tell a story that turns out to be less funny than you hope, it's okay because it won't feel like a failed attempt to elicit laughter. Not laughing at your own stories allows you to tell as many stories as you want without worrying about looking foolish. Life is not necessarily a funny comedy. In fact, for some people is extremely difficult to live a life that will be beneficial or fruitful for them. Fortunately, most of us can help them, but in order for that to really take place, what needs to happen is we need to be able to really relax, and help ourselves first. The truth actually is that there is some humor in everything around you. If you are able to notice that humor, if you are able to really utilize the power of laughter in your life, you will not only be happy, you will also make those around you very happy.
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