The Keys to Writing Comedy

Although advice abounds when it comes to writing comedy, or writing anything, for that matter, it’s worth noting that different tips will work for different people, and you may have your own. But with that in find, here are three of the keys we think will help.

Tell funny stories. Whenever you have the chance, be it with friends, family, or even a group of strangers, take the opportunity to tell a funny story. The reactions you get from your stories will be the best way to gauge what material works, and what doesn’t. If your audience happens to contain any writers, comedy or otherwise, it may even be an opportunity to receive some valuable feedback.

Take in some comedy. You’ll often hear writers say that if you want to write, you have to read, and comedy is no different. With comedy, however, you have the advantage of taking in any number of live shows that will not only entertain you and leave you in stitches, they may just inspire your own material.

Write 2000 words a day. It’s a goal you’ll often often see many writers aspire to, a golden standard of sorts, writing 2000 words a day. Comedy writing is no different, and the best way to prevent writer’s block is to set yourself a daily word count (or perhaps daily joke count) and set yourself a routine in order to achieve it.

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Comedies You Should Consider Reading

Side-splitting funny can definitely come in the form of a movie or a TV show, but there’s nothing quite like the laughs you’ll get from the written word. When looking for your next funny read, consider any one (or all) of these three hilarious books.

The People We Hate at the Wedding, by Grant Ginder

When Paul and Alice’s half-sister Eloise decides to throw herself a big fancy wedding in London, complete with fancy hotels and trendy restaurants, the two already know that they’ll hate every minute of it. Ginder tells the tale of the estranged family gathering together for the event, and the result is nothing short of hilarious.

Wine. All the Time.: The Casual Guide to Confident Drinking, by Marissa A. Ross

Comedian-turned-wine critic and Bon Appetit contributor Marissa Ross, takes you through an unpretentious guide to picking out the perfect bottle of wine for any occasion. Complete with personal anecdotes woven in between lessons, it’s sure to entertain every bit as much as it informs.

How Did You Get This Number, by Sloane Crosley

The bestselling author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake is back at it again with a new book of personal essays, this time commenting on her adventures traveling around the world. Often compared to David Sedaris, Crosley’s wit makes for a fun and funny read.

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Hilarious Reads by Comic Book Writers

There are certainly some writers beyond measure is the world of comedy literature, and many of them have come to create seemingly endless catalogs of hilarious reads. But a good laugh in book form can occasionally come from unexpected sources, and certain authors from the comic book world definitely serve as proof. Here are three hilarious books written by authors from within the wonderful world of comics.

Crooked Little Vein by Warren Ellis. Known for such groundbreaking titles as Transmetropolitan (1997–2002), Global Frequency (2002–2004), Red (2003–2004), Trees (2014–present), and Injection (2015–present), Ellis is nothing short of a legend in the comic book world. Crooked Little Vein, his first foray into the world of novels, puts a hilarious spin on the hardboiled detective genre.

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Although both prolific authors, neither defined solely for their work in the comic book genre, Pratchett has has his Discworld novels adapted into graphic novel form, while Gaiman’s invaluable contribution comes in the form of his legendary Sandman series. Their geniuses combine in this hilarious parody about the birth of the son of Satan.

Romeo and/or Juliet: A Chooseable-Path Adventure by Ryan North. North earned considerable acclaim for Marvel’s The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, and after a massively successful Kickstarter campaign for a choose-your-own-adventure Hamlet novel followed it up with Romeo and/or Juliet, a similarly hilarious adaptation.

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