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How to Add Comedy to a Thriller Novel

Author and film producer David List discusses the interplay of comedy in a thriller novel and shares three key takeaways for writers.

How to Write Comedy Into a Rom-Com Mary Liza Hartong

Putting the ‘Com’ in ‘Rom-Com’Brian D. Kennedy

How to Write a Dramedy: A Conversation with Byron Lane The Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Write Lovable Assholes: 5 Lessons for Writers From Studying Saturday Night Live Emma Barry

Sajni Patel: On Pursuing Creative Dreams Over Logical Ones Robert Lee Brewer

Comedy vs. Comity (Grammar Rules)Robert Lee Brewer

Paul Neilan: On Implementing Dark Humor Robert Lee Brewer

Jerry Seinfeld’s 5-Step Comedy Writing Process Jess Zafarris

18 Ways to Write Funnier Fast Susan Shapiro

#YouToo? 11 Tips for Writing Your #MeToo Stories Leigh Anne Jasheway

Comedy Writers and Satirists of the #MeToo Movement Leigh Anne Jasheway

The Writer’s Digest Podcast, Episode 4: Deconstructing Humor — Interview with Laurie Kilmartin Jess Zafarris

How to Transform Funny Stories into Comedy Writing Gold Stephen Rosenfield

How to Write Better Using Humor Leigh Anne Jasheway

6 Ways Standup Can Make You a Better Writer Wayne Turmel

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