Humor Fiction
Maureen Kilmer: On Balancing Horror and Comedy
Maureen Kilmer discusses the process of writing her debut novel, Suburban Hell.
The 6 Stages of Writing a Bestseller
Cartoonist and humorous writer Bob Eckstein shares the 6 stages of writing a bestseller.
3 Tips on How To Make Murder Funny in Fiction
When comedy goes dark, it can turn gasps into chuckles. Here, author Jesse Q. Sutanto offers three tips on how to make murder funny in fiction.
Who's vs. Whos vs. Whose (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use who's, Whos, and whose with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
On Mining Humor From Family Dynamics in Your Writing
Humor often stems from things that are not humorous. Can you mine your family's dynamics for inspiration? Author Jesse Q. Sutanto believes you can, and gives you her top 3 tips for doing so.
New Agent Alert: Karmen Wells of The Rights Factory
Literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Karmen Wells of The Rights Factory) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
Writing Humor in Uncertain Times
How can you find the funny in the world today? Cartoonist and humorist Bob Eckstein has advice for writing humor in uncertain times.
Heidi McCrary: What Doesn't Kill Us Makes for Great Literature
Author Heidi McCrary shares how she used personal experience to craft a coming-of-age novel, how she handles political correctness, and the struggle to find a publisher.
5 Elements That All Good Rom-Coms Should Include
In this article, author Sariah Wilson explains the key elements that make a romantic comedy a hit.
15 Ways to Write Funnier Fiction
Short story writer and novelist Dan Brotzel dishes out 15 tips on how to use humor in fiction writing.
Playing with Common Horror Tropes for Comedic Effect
The horror tropes you often see in movies can be fun, but they can also be totally ludicrous. If you're looking to add a comedic edge to your horror fiction, try bending these common tropes.
"How do you get into writing comics? Write a comic." Eisner-Nominated Alex de Campi Talks Comics, Prose & Multidisciplinary Creative Work
Acclaimed comic book and graphic novel writer, columnist, and filmmaker Alex de Campi shares her secrets for getting into writing comics, working with comics artists, tackling multidisciplinary creative projects, and more.
American Psychos: The Onion Founder Scott Dikkers Discusses Writing Satire During Dark Times
Scott Dikkers, founder of the satirical news publication The Onion, is the master of writing satire. Here, he discusses the role of in today's challenging sociopolitical atmosphere.
3 Tips for Writing Horror Comedy
Horror and humor can create an indelible impression on audiences when they are combined well. Here are three tips for writing horror comedy.
How to Transform Funny Stories into Comedy Writing Gold
Stephen Rosenfield shares three tips on taking a funny, real-life story and using it as the inspiration to write comedy for your audience, including examples of how others do it.
How to Add Humor to Your Novel During Revision
Revision is your chance to add humor and entertainment value—in any genre. Here’s how to do it.
7 Reasons Writers of Serious Novels Should Use Humor in Their Fiction
Purely comic fiction may not sell well, but many novels that tackle serious topics with flashes of humor (like The Fault in Our Stars, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and more) do spectacularly, for good reason.
7 Serious Tips for Writing a Humor-Filled Novel
Writing humor can be tricky. Use these tips to humor writing in your novel to make your readers laugh so hard milk squirts out their noses.
How to Write Better Using Humor
It may sound funny, but it’s true: Humor is a great way to hook readers, no matter the subject. Here's how to write better nonfiction simply by lightening the mood.
A List of Funny Words to Help You Writing Funnier Stories
Some words just make us laugh, even though we might not consciously know why. Try using one of these time-tested terms when it fits.
How to Break into Comedy Writing
Breaking into comedy writing is no laughing matter according to our distinguished panel of experts.