Gee whiz, there is nothing (in my humble opinion) harder to write than humor. In life, we are usually silly to make others laugh.
Silliness, in a story, comes across as desperate.
In writing, the author must be witty and clever. A character's humor must come from sarcasm or a well-placed verbal blow. A person falling down the stairs is nowhere near as funny in a story as it is in a movie, unless they crack a clever joke at the end. As you write, don't forget to add some clever humor. Leave the slapstick comedy to the actors.
May your pens stay sharp!
*Evyn
Silliness, in a story, comes across as desperate.
In writing, the author must be witty and clever. A character's humor must come from sarcasm or a well-placed verbal blow. A person falling down the stairs is nowhere near as funny in a story as it is in a movie, unless they crack a clever joke at the end. As you write, don't forget to add some clever humor. Leave the slapstick comedy to the actors.
May your pens stay sharp!
*Evyn
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