Techniques for Every Writer on How to Add Humor to Your Writing

Writer Spark: Business, Creativity, and the Craft of Writing

Episode 4

Do you want to add humor to your writing but worry that you're not naturally funny? You don't need to be a stand-up comedian to bring laughter to your readers. In this episode of The WriterSpark Podcast, we dive into the art of writing humorwith bestselling mystery and romance author Diane Kelly. Discover how to intentionally infuse your stories with humor, regardless of your comedic chops. We explore Scott Sedita's Eight Characters of Comedy and how these archetypes can elevate your characters and add levity to your scenes.

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding Humor in Writing: Learn why you don't need to be inherently funny to write humorous scenes.
• Scott Sedita’s Eight Characters of Comedy: Explore how these classic comedic archetypes can be applied to your fiction writing.
  • The Logical Smart One
  • The Lovable Loser
  • The Neurotic
  • The Dumb One
  • The Bitch/Bastard
  • The Materialistic One
  • The Womanizer/Manizer
  • The In Their Own Universe Character
• Tips from Diane Kelly: Hear Diane Kelly’s practical advice on adding humor to your writing, even if you're shy or introverted.
• Intentional Humor: Discover how you can strategically incorporate humor into your writing process without relying on spontaneity.

Listener Challenge:

This week, try incorporating one of Scott Sedita's Eight Characters of Comedy into your current project. Whether it's a minor character or a protagonist, see how adding a comedic archetype can bring new life and humor to your story. Share your progress and results with us on social media using the hashtag #WriterSparkPodcast.

Get Inspired:

You don’t have to be funny to write humor. Just like crafting a plot or developing a character, humor can be learned and applied with intention. Remember, humor in writing is all about timing, character, and situation. Start small, and watch how these techniques can transform your scenes.

Episode Resources:

• Scott Sedita’s Eight Characters of Comedy: Learn more about the comedic archetypes
• Diane Kelly's Books: Explore Diane Kelly’s humor-filled mysteries and romances
• WriterSpark Online Course: Want to dive deeper into character development and humor writing? Check out WriterSpark’s online courses. Enroll Now

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Thank you for listening!

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