I’m nearly done with my comic thriller, The Worst Thing About Sam, so I wanted to re-post some of these “Writing Funny” tips I pulled together along the way:
Twists and Reversals are great ways to get laughs–and to scare the daylights out of folks. For the grin, let the underdog overcome the Goliath or make the cute and cuddly pull off the caper. Even a sudden scare can often lead to a laugh, especially if the audience knows it hasn’t truly harmed their favorite character. It includes things like a goofy side-kick jumping out of a closet or a confetti cannon birthday surprise.
Surprise is a great tool in your “How to Write Funny” toolbox. Just remember that if like the likable character is hurt, the humor is often lost.
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