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Humor Fiction

Humor Fiction I’m Not Saying I’m Funny, but My Cat Just Laughed…Probably (On Humor)

Karim Shamsi-Basha introduces his new column on writing humor in a variety of ways by sharing 20 tips for incorporating laughter into writing.

Karim Shamsi-Basha

Humor Fiction A Demon for Your Thoughts: Writing Humor That Bites E.L. Deards

Write Better Fiction How to Add Comedy to a Thriller Novel David List

Writing Techniques 5 Things Writers Can Do to Add Comedy to Their Novels Melissa Ferguson

Write Better Fiction Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children’s Books Sabrina Moyle

Young Adult Humor in YA Fiction: A Serious Post Christine Webb

Write Better Fiction Funny Isn’t the Opposite of Sexy Betty Corrello

Write Better Fiction The First Laugh Jorjeana Marie

Write Better Fiction From the Heart Jeff Somers

Write Better Fiction How to Bring the Funny: From Second City Classes to Novel Writing Melodie Edwards

Write Better Nonfiction Turning the Page Into a Canvas Mark Shatz

Write Better Fiction How to Mix Humor With Horror in Fiction Sam Rebelein

Write Better Fiction 5 Rules for Writing Humorous Urban Fantasy James J. Butcher

Write Better Fiction How to Write Scary Novels Infused With Fun and Humor Rachel Harrison

Write Better Fiction My Approach to Combining Romance and Comedy With Vampires Jenna Levine

Write Better Fiction Sara Desai: On Writing a Romance Comedy Heist Mashup Robert Lee Brewer

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