Months ago, Stephanie Chandler from Nonfiction Authors Association reached out to interview me for their Teleseminar series. I am privileged to share a sneak peek at my interview, TELESEMINAR: STACEY GUSTAFSON – HOW TO ADD MORE HUMOR TO YOUR SPEAKING (AND BECOME A STAND-UP COMIC). But hurry! It’s available for free on May 15.
EVENT DATE: MAY 15, 2019 | TIME: 10AM PT / 1PM ET
What’s Nonfiction Authors Association (NFAA)?
https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com
A vibrant educational community for aspiring and experienced writers to connect, exchange ideas, and learn about writing, publishing, promoting and profiting from nonfiction books. NFAA is over 14,000 members strong and growing each day. For instance, our members cover many genres of nonfiction books including business, self-development, health and fitness, memoir, history, how-to, science, creative nonfiction and reference books.
Who’s Stephanie Chandler?
In addition to being CEO and founder of the Nonfiction Authors Association and Nonfiction Writers Conference, Stephanie Chandler is an award-winning author who has spoken at countless writers’ conferences and events over the years. Stephanie is known for her content-rich presentations on a variety of topics for both nonfiction and fiction authors.
TELESEMINAR: STACEY GUSTAFSON
HOW TO ADD MORE HUMOR TO YOUR SPEAKING (AND BECOME A STAND-UP COMIC)
Stephanie Chandler: Hello everyone and welcome to the Teleseminars series of the Nonfiction Authors Association. I’m really excited about our event today with Stacey Gustafson, How to Inject More Humor in Your Speaking and Become a Stand-Up Comic. I’m your host Stephanie Chandler.
Stephanie: Thrilled to introduce our guest today. Stacey Gustafson is a comedian, inspirational speaker and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Are You Still Kidding Me?. Her short stories have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul and other online and print publications. She performs stand-up throughout the East Bay, CA and lives in Pleasanton, CA You can visit her popular blog at blog at StaceyGustafson.com. Stacey, thank you so much for joining us.
Stacey Gustafson: Thanks for having me.
Tell us about your journey to becoming a stand-up comic
Stephanie: Can you start by telling us about your journey to becoming a stand-up comic?
Stacey: Thanks for asking. It’s been about 50 years in the making. About ten years ago, in between picking my kids up from sports and making dinner, I started writing down funny thoughts and jokes in a notebook. It was a release, a way to find the funny in life. I turned these into short stories, joined a writing group and published my first book, Are You Kidding Me?
Then I thought, “I can dream bigger!” If I can write jokes, why not tell them? I saw Tim Allen at a comedy club 25 years ago with my husband and wondered, “What’s it feel like having the full attention of an audience?” It planted a seed in my mind. So, around 50, after my kids left the nest, I put stand-up comedy on the top of my bucket list. I went to local Comedy Club, brought all my friends and won Best Comic at Open Mic Night, $25.
Best Comic at Open Mic Night, $25
Now I do stand up for worthy causes with two other comedians. I combine humor with parenting stories. I think people find my stories relatable.
Stephanie: That is such an inspiring story, especially for our writing community. They are looking at leaving their corporate jobs and finally doing something they always wanted to do.
I think many of us have a sense of humor, but don’t really know how to develop it on-command. What are some of the basic fundamentals of comedy?
Want More?
That’s all I can legally share with you but there are ways to hear the whole interview.
Keep listening and you’ll learn about the following:
- What is your personal process for developing your stand-up act?
- How would you suggest our listeners go about adding humor into presentations?
- What about presentations on serious topics—like managing illness and grief. How does humor fit in?
- Do you have any suggestions for adding more humor when writing a book manuscript?
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TELESEMINAR: STACEY GUSTAFSON HOW TO ADD MORE HUMOR TO YOUR SPEAKING (AND BECOME A STAND-UP COMIC)
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More about Stephanie Chandler
Stephanie Chandler is the founder of the Nonfiction Authors Associationand Nonfiction Writers Conference, and author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio, she has been featured in Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, and Wired magazine. Visit StephanieChandler.com to learn more.
Are You Still Kidding Me?
Want more? Are You Still Kidding Me? is available on Amazon in ebook and paperback. What are reviewers saying?
“I love Stacey Gustafson’s voice–her stories and how she shares them! She is entertaining, relevant and relatable, and her new book is for anyone who is a parent, child, spouse, or other.” – Wendy Liebman, stand-up comedian, semi-finalist on American’s Got Talent, Taller on TV
Buy now at https://amzn.to/2w81huR
About staceygustafson
In three words: FAB U LOUS!!!!! Stacey continues to inspire me with her wit, wisdom, and wackiness!
You are so supportive. Everyone needs an Annette.