How to Write Comedy and Satire
Writing comedy is hard. Satire may be even more difficult. When done well though, comedy and satire are some of the most compelling forms of literature. The definition of satire isn’t always easy to pin down. It usually involves some kind of sarcastic and often angry disdain for societal issues. If that sounds unclear let’s go with this; … Keep Reading → “you know it when you see it.” Like so many lessons in writing well, the best way to learn to write comedy and satire is to study the best examples of the genre. Some of the greatest works of literature have been satire. Classic works include Catch 22, by Joseph Heller, Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley, Animal Farm, by George Orwell, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Read these books and you will get an education in satire that no course could duplicate.
