An unexpectedly funny line, character, or situation is a wonderful surprise in a novel. Even dark stories sometimes have humorous elements—the comedy relief. I know I’m…
As in life, not everything in literature is flowers, butterflies, and perfectly executed romance. Far from it – so it wouldn’t make sense to avoid these…
Humor is a delicate art that won’t land if it’s too forced. Instead, think about what you personally find funny in a given book. Are you…
It’s the time of ghouls and goblins, witches and warlocks, princesses and superheroes. It’s also a wonderful time to be a writer. As inspiration gathers in…
Very few stories, articles, and books aim to make people do nothing but laugh. That takes enormous talent and decades of practice (usually on unfortunate relatives).…
In one month, our whole world just turned upside down. How are you doing? Are you safe? Can you sleep through the night? Have you been…
These are strange and uncertain times. The world looks very different than it did just a few weeks ago. As writers, we may be used to…
Humor in writing can be difficult because when it’s done wrong, it’s cringe-inducing. So, how can you learn to add humor to your writing? Bringing true…
There are three involuntary reactions all authors crave from readers. We want readers to laugh, cry, and stop reading when it gets dark. Of these three…