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Joke in a Box: How to Write and Draw Jokes Cards – October 31, 2023

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Have you ever been grappling with your creative work, but found yourself hitting a wall?
 
Here’s the thing—sometimes you push through a wall. And sometimes, you need to reset your mind so that you can attack the problem with fresh eyes. That’s where Joke in a Box comes in!

Designed as an at-home version of New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake’s popular workshop, Joke in a Box will provide a gateway into the craft of joke writing and construction, with modular prompts designed to help you see the world in a more playful and inventive way. Presented with care, empathy, and a sense of joy, this 70-card deck full of exercises and ideas is useful not just to gag writing and drawing, but to any form that speaks to you as a creator. Exercises focus on idea generations techniques such as making lists to force comic juxtapositions, drawing exercises (why not mine your junk mail for visual reference and inspiration!), and encouragement.
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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Andrews McMeel Publishing
  4. Publication date
    October 31, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    4.2 x 1.4 x 5.8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1524881287
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1524881283
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Joke IN a Box

This card deck is designed to be an at-home version of cartoonist and writer Emily Flake’s popular comedy workshop.

so...what's a gag cartoon then?

The 70-card deck is full of exercises, joke elements, and encouragement that will help inspire all your creative work!

Exercises focus on idea generation techniques such as making lists to force comic juxtapositions, drawing exercises (like mining your junk mail for visual references), and encouragement. With the modular prompts included, you'll begin to see the world in a more playful and inventive way!

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Emily Flake is known for her brilliant humor, but she’s also known for her generous and collaborative support of other funny people. Joke in a Box is a gift to creative writers and illustrators, as well as to anyone that just wants more laughter in their life. (Wendy Aarons)

I’ve been cartooning for 10 years and Emily Flake’s Joke in a Box just got me to draw gags I never would’ve come up with on my own. What the hell have I been doing this whole time? (Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell)

About the Author

Emily Flake is a staff cartoonist for the New Yorker, a writer, an illustrator, and a performer. She is active in the New York comedy scene, performing a mix of stand-up and cartooning at venues all over the city and beyond. She is also the founder of St. Nell’s, a humor writing residency and teaching institution.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 31, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Cards ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524881287
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524881283
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 1.4 x 5.8 inches
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Emily Flake is a cartoonist for the New Yorker (among other publications), a writer, a performer, a teacher, and an illustrator. She is also the founder and proprietor of St. Nell's Humor Writing Residency, a residency for women and non-binary creators of comedy and humor in Williamsport, PA. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter, and disquietingly large cat.

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Incredibly helpful tool in your creative process
Emily is an incredible human and artist. Joke in a Box helped me tremendously in my creative process. My favorite part of the card deck is Meditations and Encouragements: "The idea of stopping, of letting it all go, of stepping out of the fight, is unthinkable." I cried because I felt so seen. Thank you for making Joke in a Box, Emily!!
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Ian Leue
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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I love Emily Flake’s work and this is fun and inspiring!
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly helpful tool in your creative process
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
Emily is an incredible human and artist. Joke in a Box helped me tremendously in my creative process. My favorite part of the card deck is Meditations and Encouragements: "The idea of stopping, of letting it all go, of stepping out of the fight, is unthinkable." I cried because I felt so seen. Thank you for making Joke in a Box, Emily!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly helpful tool in your creative process
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
Emily is an incredible human and artist. Joke in a Box helped me tremendously in my creative process. My favorite part of the card deck is Meditations and Encouragements: "The idea of stopping, of letting it all go, of stepping out of the fight, is unthinkable." I cried because I felt so seen. Thank you for making Joke in a Box, Emily!!
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Susan E. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Generous, smart and inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
I love this- I am a comedian and writer and this has been so fun and interesting about cartoons but also jokes and the process of creating. I love it. Also includes stories and thoughts on the creative process that I really found inspiring. I will be getting a few of these to have on hand as gifts for people who like to make things. also it looks great and is so fun that it's a card deck.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Generous, smart and inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
I love this- I am a comedian and writer and this has been so fun and interesting about cartoons but also jokes and the process of creating. I love it. Also includes stories and thoughts on the creative process that I really found inspiring. I will be getting a few of these to have on hand as gifts for people who like to make things. also it looks great and is so fun that it's a card deck.
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S. Hatfield
5.0 out of 5 stars This woman is a genius
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
Everything Emily Flake does is hilarious and helpful. She bakes an amazing pie too. Just buy this because Emily fluffing rocks.
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Lia Strasser
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing gift - Hilarious and super fun!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
Emily Flake has cracked the science of “the gag” and it’s brilliant and extremely amusing. Top holiday /birthday gift right here! Looking forward to bringing this out at a dinner party: promises memorable laughs with friends and family!
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Chris N
5.0 out of 5 stars A really fun, tactile way of idea generating
Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2023
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I love this concept!! As a visual, tactile person, having a deck of cards that I can play with adds a whole new level to joke writing. Using the deck I feel like a wizard using arcane magic to conjure up funny things.

There are wonderful meditations, encouragements, and a comprehensive bibliography. Very recommended!
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Ian Boothby
5.0 out of 5 stars A great tool and a fun read!
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2023
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I've been writing cartoons for the New Yorker for five years and could really have used this for all the years before that where I was getting consistently rejected. Great tips in a fun format by one of the best in the business.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!
Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2023
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I love this! I’ve taken workshops with Emily and this is like taking her home. It’s organized amazingly well and gets your creative juices flowing immediately.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Pretty random.
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2024
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Cards were pretty random and didn’t make much sense. Needs a video.
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