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Humor works in business because it triggers neurological responses that build trust, lower stress, and make communication memorable.

Shockingly funny business writing. Appropriate for all pages.

Custom writing and editing for speeches, presentations, professional posts and special occasions. Intelligent humor, tailored to your voice, your audience and what you need to say.

Your sense of humor. Your dignity intact.

Tell me what you’re working on

You have to say something. Let’s make it worth listening to.

A strong opening. A sharper observation. A story that earns its place. Sometimes a piece needs a thorough rewrite. Sometimes it needs one very good line.

Let’s find the humor that belongs in your message, and recognize what should stay out. You don’t have to become a comedian. You should still sound like yourself.

Examples

A little evidence.

Original illustrative samples, not commissioned client work.

Professional correspondence

“My rejection letters speak so highly of me that I’m considering using them as references.”

Presentation opening

“I was asked to keep this brief, engaging and informative. In the spirit of realistic goal-setting, I’m aiming for two.”

Business language, translated

Before: “We are undertaking a comprehensive review of our meeting cadence to optimize organizational efficiency.”

After: “We’re reviewing our meetings. The first finding is that we need fewer of them.”

The right line depends on the room. Your assignment begins with your audience, purpose and voice.

The Business Case for Levity

Research discussed by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas makes a compelling case for humor at work.

  • Leadership: Leaders with a sense of humor are perceived as 27% more motivating and admired.
  • Engagement: Their employees are reported to be 15% more engaged.
  • Creativity: Aaker describes research in which people who watched a humorous video were twice as likely to solve a creativity challenge as those who watched a neutral video.

Source: Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (2021).

Services

Funny business. Clearly defined.

Introductory rates.

Opening Rescue — $95

Three alternative openings for one speech, presentation or professional post, tailored to your subject, audience and voice. Includes one revision of your chosen opening.

Human Translation — $125

A rewrite of up to 500 words of stiff professional copy into clear, natural language—with humor where it serves the message. Includes one revision.

The Speaker’s Finishing Pass — $250

A stronger opening, smoother transitions and a closing that lands. Editing of a supplied script of up to 1,500 words, with attention to spoken rhythm, personality and opportunities for humor. Includes one revision.

For the Occasion — Quoted individually

An introduction, retirement tribute, awards presentation or affectionate professional roast, written for the person and the room. Scope and price agreed after reviewing your brief.

How it works

First, tell me about the room.

1. Send the context

Share what you’re preparing, who it’s for, what you want it to accomplish and when you need it. Include your existing material if you have it.

2. We agree on the assignment

I confirm the scope, price, delivery date and payment arrangements before work begins.

3. You receive writing you can use

Your material is written or edited for the agreed purpose, with the revision included in your selected service.

About

A way with words. A feel for the room.

I’m Mike Szimanski, a corporate and consumer communications expert with more than 25 years of independent consulting experience.

My work has crossed healthcare, finance, insurance, education, technology, law, nonprofits and other industries. The common requirement: understand the subject, respect the audience and make the language do its job.

WitFixer brings that experience to business communication with a sense of humor.

I write the line people repeat afterward. Ideally, on purpose.

Contact

What are you working on?

A speech? A presentation? A professional post that has begun to sound like a committee?

Tell me about the audience, the occasion and your deadline. We’ll work out what would help.

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