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They say laughter is the best medicine. And what could be more medicinal than a good, old fashioned belly laugh. The kind that comes from deep inside, vibrating upwards until it reaches your lips. It's what keeps us young, and makes us feel alive.
My name is Darkin, and I’m your host this week for the Comedy Newsletter.
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Now that's funny no matter who you are.
My hubby and I were bored a few nights ago and since nothing was on TV, I popped in a DVD I got for my birthday called "The Blue Color Comedy Tour". I've always liked Jeff Foxworthy, but had yet to see this show. Boy was I surprised, it was one of the funniest shows I've sat through in a while.
While there were a lot of one-liner jokes, most of the comedy routines were stories. Funny stories about their family, friends and even people on the street. These stories flow so well and were so funny; you don't realize you're watching comedy. You're too busy laughing.
Comedy writing isn't easy. It takes a great sense of humor and the ability to write concisely to make a story funny. But where do you find the kind of material to make your readers laugh? Here are some of the people, and creatures, you can watch to find humor.
Family and Friends
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a funny family, but everyone has funny things happen at family gatherings. These events can be used as a whole store, or as a humorous tidbit. Remember, when writing a real-life event; make sure to change the names and descriptions of those involved. Unless your family likes that kind of attention.
Kids
Yeah I know, you think kids should be lumped in with family. Well, anyone who is a parent can tell you kids are in a humor class all their own. They say, and do, the most amazing and funny things. All of which can be used in your comedy writings.
Strangers
Some of the best comedy stories are about people the writer doesn't even know. People do the funniest things, especially when they think no one is watching. Take an afternoon off and go to the mall or park with your notepad and pencil. A little people watching will fill your humor coffers quiet nicely.
Animals
Animals have a sense of humor all their own. It doesn't matter if it is a pet or wild animal, if you watch them long enough they'll do something funny. My personal favorites are cats and birds. Especially if they are together.
When you are writing comedy you want the humor to flow well. That's what makes the story funny. If you aren't certain your story is funny, try this old writing trick. Read your story out loud to someone you trust. If that isn't possible, read it with a tape recorder running. Listen for the story's flow, continuity, and humor. If it doesn't make your listener or you laugh, then it probably isn't funny.
Writing comedy isn't impossible. But it does take a bit of finesse and a lot of humor. And sometimes, observing the right people.
Thank you for taking the time to read. Happy Writing!
darkin
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Thank you for allowing me into your e-mail boxes for this week's issue. I had a wonderful time writing this issue and would love to hear what you think about it. Here is some feedback I received from my last newsletter.
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Submitted By: GiGi
Submitted Comment:
the editor's letter brightened up my day! I love that story!
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Submitted By: Mark
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Inspire, make me laugh, make me think...you just won't leave me alone! Stalker Squirrel! Oh, wait stalkers can't stalk the entire community, can they? (thanks for the highlight )
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Submitted By: Bernie Thomas
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I can identify w/ your son. At age two-ish, I became enthrawled by the rusty muffler of my uncle's gas powered mower, a hybrid of the push mower with a gas motor. So I grabbed it. I used to grab everything back then. Burned the crap out of myself. I didn't tell my parents. I didn't want a spanking, but my mother knew something was wrong by the way I was screaming and holding my hand. This was in 1952. I learned my lesson without going to the hospital. They couldn't have afforded it anyway, and Vaseline was the cure-all of cure-alls.
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Submitted By: andromeda
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My dad has looked into that site from time to time. And I agree: some of that stuff is really funny. But He usually finds these hilarious videos. There was this one he found about crazy cats that you want to laugh or go 'poor kitty!' You might like a few of them.
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Submitted By: Storm Machine 
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Darkin! What a wonderful idea for snopes! You're right - we do get crazy things in our in-boxes. They would make good details in our stories. Great job!
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