Funny is hard!

[melissajm]

I'm trying to write a funny story for a project. It sounds like a really fun project, just the sort of thing I like to write, and I've been very psyched about it. But I've discovered something. When I write funny, it's usually short. I've started 3 different stories, and I have yet to finish one. The minimum length for this project is about 4-5X longer than my typical funny story. It's proving quite the challenge to write sustained humor.

Today's reason why proofreading is a Good Thing: "I'm taking this basket of teats to my grandmother," said Red.

(Grandma must be bottle-fed.)

Comments

[melissajm.livejournal.com]

I wonder where the funny goes?

[wishwords.livejournal.com]

Perhaps it's because in the beginning we are just typing along with the funny flowing, then when we have to make the plot happen it chases the funny away?

[melissajm.livejournal.com]

Yep, I can see that. Plus I think my sense of humor leans toward puns and one-liners.

[wishwords.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I think mine might be a sort of rolling slapstick...