I don't that's why I'm still stuck at chapter 3 after three weeks. Wahahahaha!
I barely write jokes lol. My works are dark as all hell.
Nah, but in all seriousness, I do have a bit of humour in my stories - depending on the situation. I kind of like chucking in a few simile jokes and stuff like that on occasion, but for people who do write comedies - usually having a fun atmosphere with ridiculous characters that don't see eye to eye can lead to its own humour, even if there's not specific "jokes" per se. The best stand-up bits don't just include a bunch of throwaway jokes in a row, they're usually lighthearted stories with jokes included in them. So, instead of trying to write "jokes", I'd suggest trying to see how your characters act together - how they disagree with one another, and try to create ridiculous scenarios from that.
I'm not that great at writing comedies though, so I'd take my advice with a grain of salt. I like to think I'm reasonably funny in real life, but I'm not a big fan of it in my writing, so I tend to avoid gag humour - which means I'm probably not the best person to be taking advice from. Still, I hope this helps!
that clip is comedy gold next to Aobe asobi lol.
guess it should come naturally with the story, eh? got it :D
that clip is comedy gold next to Aobe asobi lol.
>So a man walks into a bar.
Well, my story is not based on comedy, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but I find that comedy is really really hard to do with characters that don't set up comedic routines, however it's really easy with the right set of characters. If you're writing comedy, focus first on characters that work together well for a comedic act.
Serious intelligent characters are typically not good for comedy, though I'm sure someone had found a way to do this. On the other hand, stupid characters are typically easier, but they only provide for stupid comedy- so it depends on what type of comedy youre trying to write.
I personally like using 'inside jokes' for comedy- aka jokes that are very particular to my novel and it's characters and tropes, and that you would need to read the novel to understand.
I enjoy a mix of sarcasm, absurdity, and dark humor.
A few vague examples:
A guy that is so evil he plants a garden of poisonous plants and has bone trellises made from victims. haha
A MC that literally can transform into an eggplant, is OP, and yet is stuck on a downward spiral of doom. haha
A character who gains a hole through their abdomen but for some reason is really surprised when they don't have the strength to stand up and walk. haha
Characters subtly insulting each other in ways that the insulted might or might not notice. haha
I guess if I were to pick out a kind of humor I don't usually like, it's the crude and dumb kind. The "Oh you farted" kind. I'm cool with puns but don't really laugh out loud to them. I don't care much for comic relief characters that are placed into a story that is not comedy based otherwise. Instead of them being a 'reprieve from seriousness' I am often just annoyed by them, especially if their role has little other use. If said comic relief character has a use in story other than comic relief, then it is possible I will tolerate their presence.
it depends on how and where you need it. Satire depending on the situation, self awareness can also work but in few circumstances. I believe it just depends on the tone of comedy if you're trying to have a comedic undertone to something dark or somewhere where there shouldn't be comedy don't try too hard just go with what seems natural or the dumbest option there is. Comedy is subjective and people are bound to hate it or like it, be yourself and do what makes you laugh. My comedy has degraded so bad from exploring Instagram's deep chasms of memes that my sense of comedy has degraded so far it works with the degenerates on this site (No offense i'm also a degenerate) i could be shown a Mc chicken sandwich and laugh. My point being go with what seems either A. the dumbest thing you could think of or B. something smart and funny once you understand it or C. something just funny to you.I do write comedies but I find that making jokes aren't that easy.
I'm curious what you guys do to find your inspiration. :D
Memes.I do write comedies but I find that making jokes aren't that easy.
I'm curious what you guys do to find your inspiration. :D