Writing Humor Isn’t Funny
We Write Poems has an against the grain prompt which asks how (or if) we manage to write when we just aren’t feeling creative. My three-verse limerick explains all … sort of:
To write humor when not in the mood
Takes a major adjustment of ‘tude.
If I’m still uninspired,
I tell me, “You’re fired,”
Or pretend I’m about to be sued.
Okay, none of this stuff’s really true.
When I’m blocked, I don’t know what to do.
So I shower or walk,
Read the news, turn on talk,
Absorb info, inviting a cue.
At long last something starts to take hold,
And a concept begins to unfold,
As I play with the news
Which teases my muse
In my quest for some comedy gold.
(You can find more of my writers block humor here.)
Tags: Comedy Limerick, Creativity, Humor Writing, Muse, We Write Poems, Writer's Block, Writing & Publishing Humor
Very well done…describes the process to a tee…nice flow, tight rhymes…heck of a good write. Vb
You said it! Excellent (as always).
Mad, I love it- and I can relate.
Prior to Nov 2004, I posted several humorous articles on The Spoof, one of which was even linked to by BuzzFlash, which was quite satisfying.
After the 2004 elections, I had a hard time re-channeling that inner spark and I don’t think that I’ve recovered fully to this day.
But then again, maybe I’ve just become a crusty old fart.
Humor is hard work, to be sure!
Thanks so much, everyone. And Scott, one of my worst periods writers block-wise was right after nine/eleven. Talk about losing your sense of humor. :)
i usually go for a walk myself…the fresh air tens to help me…or i like to look at book titles…weird i know…
The best humor, like the best writing, can’t be forced…when it wants to come, it comes. We just hope all our little tricks along the way help!
You nailed it there. Enjoyed them.
I loved this. You have a similar philosophy to me: when the brain’s not working, do something else.
The brain has to be used somewhere. We can’t let sit idle!
an ordinary moment
Well done, conversations at best are the best muse of all.
Taking a walk always seems to help.
Nicely done, Madeleine.
Well, I shouldn’t comment twice, but I am on #93 at One Stop and good gosh…I needed a smile. Thanks again!
Its very interesting and true way to get out of the block….
I liked your take on the same.
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Thanks so much to all of you for your enthusiastic words.
All too true. Isn’ it wonderful how the limerick form can be used to tell a serious story, make a joke, let off steam = impressive.
Thanks for a little gentle madness! Humor is good. Elusive for some, very oft including me. Maybe it’s more than only practice I think. Thanks. ~neil
Absolutely, Madeleine!! When the mind refuses to unblock, we start to look for way to unblock it… till it feels free enough to once again open up to us…
Loved your limerick’d solution, my friend… too good!! :)
Thank so much everyone. That was fun to write.
Madeleine, this is so funny and so true. Humor is the hardest – which is why some excellent comedic performances are denied Academy Awards! True comics, whether actors or poets or other writers, make it look so easy… Thanks for the chuckle! Amy
Thanks very much Amy. I’m so glad it gave you a chuckle. :)
It’s funny but the rhymes flow pretty easy for me when I’m irritated. It’s my favorite way to cheer myself up. I definitely need the walk and news sometimes though. :)
Rachel sometime’s rhyming’s the only cure. :)
Yes, you have to take your mind for a walk even though it is like dragging a dog out in the rain. I enjoyed this.
My comedic muse shows up on the fifth Thursday of every month–even then, she doesn’t stay long. I think she hangs out at your house.
LOL! Thanks Old Egg and Mike!