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Content writers utilize many different styles and voices depending on their subject and whom they\u2019re writing for. And often, this means looking to outside sources to research tone and language, among other things. Next time your online marketing<\/a> team is diving into a project, suggest they take a cue from an unlikely source\u2014comedians. Wondering why? Here are four lessons content writers can learn from comedians.<\/p>\n

1. Command attention immediately<\/h2>\n

Comedians don\u2019t wait to grab an audience\u2019s attention and neither should a content writer. Whether they open with one of their best jokes or let the awkward silence drag on to elicit nervous giggles, they know the importance of making an impression out of the gate. Content writers, too, should hone their introductions to make sure readers are drawn in from sentence one.<\/p>\n

2. Tailor content to your audience<\/h2>\n

Comedians do their homework on the cities they visit and utilize that knowledge to play on audience likes and dislikes. Likewise, content marketers should focus on the audience they\u2019re writing for and know what they want and need. Give Bill Burr\u2019s 2007 recording \u201cEmotionally Unavailable\u201d a listen and pay attention to how he uses funny subway anecdotes to pander to a big city crowd. This subject isn\u2019t coincidental: \u201cyou know what I love about that joke?\u201d he asks. \u201cThat joke only works in cities that have subways.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Be original<\/h2>\n

Anyone familiar with the comedy world knows what stealing from others can do to your career. If you\u2019re unaware, just read up on the controversy over Dane Cook\u2019s supposed plagiarism of Louis C.K.\u2019s jokes. Similarly, using other people\u2019s ideas\u2014or worse, outright plagiarizing\u2014will only harm your reputation and that of the brand and\/or business you\u2019re writing for.<\/p>\n

4. Know how (and when) to deliver your punch line<\/h2>\n

Transitions, timing, and proper build-up are just as important in content writing as they are in comedy. Of course, content writing requires that your main point be established early on, whereas a comedian has more leeway to use mystery to keep an audience engaged\u2014but it\u2019s still important to leave your readers with a satisfactory ending.<\/p>\n

Need help creating engaging content for your website? Call Saba, Inc. at (858) 277-1717 and find out what working with a reliable SEO company in San Diego<\/a> can do for your business. We believe content is king and can help you connect with your audience and increase traffic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Content writers utilize many different styles and voices depending on their subject and whom they\u2019re writing for. And often, this means looking to outside sources to research tone and language, among other things. Next time your online marketing team is diving into a project, suggest they take a cue from an unlikely source\u2014comedians. Wondering why? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1355,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digital-marketing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Can Content Writers Learn from Comedians? A Lot.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether it's for research or to get over writer's block, content writers often seek outside inspiration. 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