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#12495:	April 10, 2024	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Feeling Foolish? This handyman must be too good to be true. Yup! Have you had friends who tried to help and just made things worse?

#12486:	April 03, 2024	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Tales from the Zoo We went to the zoo and these are some of the things we experienced. When was the last time you went to a zoo? Any interesting experiences?

#12477:	March 27, 2024	by Robert Waltz
Fool's Game "Fool" isn't always an insult. Who's the bigger fool?

#12456:	March 13, 2024	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Madness of March! Spring cleaning, anyone? Are you a do-it-yourselfer? How'd that work out for you?

#12443:	March 06, 2024	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Wearing Of The Green What's all the pinching about? How do you observe St. Patrick's Day?

#12435:	February 28, 2024	by Robert Waltz
Relationship Advice A Brief How-To Guide How's your relationship?

#12407:	February 14, 2024	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Ruby's Away for Valentine's Day! Ruby red and on the prowl again. She loves her sweet interludes with new mechanics. Are car repairs getting you down? Do you hate new cars with all the bells and whistles? Yeah, me too!

#12342:	February 07, 2024	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
The Sky Is Not The Limit Count word count limits can feel restrictive. What is your word count limit sweet spot?

#12387:	January 31, 2024	by Robert Waltz
Bad Jokes They're bad, not funny. What's the worst attempt at a joke you've ever made?

#12367:	January 17, 2024	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Where did my winter's summer go? Okay, what’s up with this weather, Florida? Have you ever planned a holiday vacation to a warmer climate only to have it ruined by a cold snap?

#12353:	January 10, 2024	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
The Overcommitment Committee So many cool things going on at WdC and I want to do them all. Do you find yourself overcommitting your time? What is your strategy to handle it?

#12343:	January 03, 2024	by Robert Waltz
New Year, Same Person Hey, the odometer ticked over. Yay. How are those resolutions going?

#12322:	December 20, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Frosty's Down! There is something so peaceful about wintering in Florida. But then... I'll get right to the point. Do you like those holiday blow-up yard decorations?

#12318:	December 13, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Holiday Review Challenge Earn a holiday-themed merit badge by doing a specific review. See newsletter for details. Do you like to do reviews? Do you like to earn merit badges? Pop into this newsletter and see how you can earn a one!

#12303:	December 06, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Travel Advice Keeping your sense of humor while on the road What are your travel essentials?

#12285:	November 22, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Long and Smokey Road This was one trip for the books, for sure! Have you traveled close to the holidays and experienced the unexpected?

#12277:	November 15, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Morning Mantras and Other Useless Things Trying to keep a good attitude at the start of the day gets more challenging as we age. Do have any tricks to getting your day off to a good start?

#12265:	November 08, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Buncha Turkeys How to Survive an American Holiday Who wants thirds?

#12245:	November 01, 2023	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Record Breaking Inspiration To be inspired to write humor, try a fun resource to find comedy gems. What funny thing would you do to break a Guinness World record?

#12232:	October 25, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Creepies & Spookies Toads~Tots~Trouble! Nature loving children try to show they'd be perfect caretakers of odd creatures as pets. Did your kids collect odd creatures in nature to become their pets? How did you handle it?

#12229:	October 18, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Autocorrect Hates Me Autocorrect can be helpful or not, with mixed results. What funny thing has autocorrect done to something you have typed?

#12214:	October 11, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Sorry So someone took offense at your comedy... Should we apologize for making a joke?

#12188:	September 27, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Another Series of Unfortunate Events Seriously, folks. I can't make this stuff up. Have you experienced a series of unfortunate events? Did you laugh when it all unfolded?

#12187:	September 20, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Don't Talk To Me Introverts and extroverts don't see social situation the same way. Do you feel you are an introvert or extrovert?

#12169:	September 13, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Working Hard Comedy is hard work How much effort do you put into jokes?

#12144:	August 30, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Snippets, Fragments & Morsels --Oh My! Comedy just happens. Don't fight it. Bloggers understand this by sharing daily happenings. Could your everyday life use an update? What part?

#12143:	August 23, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Mirror, Mirror Family influences us in ways that we may never understand. What do you catch yourself saying or doing that was something one of your parents always did or said?

#12125:	August 16, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Brevity The connection between brevity and levity Is brevity truly the soul of wit?

#12115:	August 09, 2023	by Legerdemain
Slapstick Comedy Let's talk about who fell first. Have you used slapstick humor in your writing?

#12081:	August 02, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
I Try to Warn People I know this may be shocking to find out... Does trouble seem to follow you around?

#12091:	July 26, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Don't Be Chicken Today's issue is going to be about chickens because... ... why not?

#12073:	July 19, 2023	by Robert Waltz
That's Weird Oddities of Language How do you play with your words?

#12046:	July 05, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Cataract Chronicles Conclusion I can see! I can see! Do you add humor to most of the stories you write? How about in the horror genre?

#12044:	July 05, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Cataract Chronicles Conclusion I can see! I can see! Do you add humor to the stories you write? How about in the horror genre?

#12039:	June 28, 2023	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Sweet, Mr. Candy To find ideas to write humor, sometimes you have to change your focus. Which comedy movie is like your life? Do you have a favorite John Candy movie?

#12024:	June 21, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Inder the Unfluence When altered states are funny What are you on?

#12009:	June 14, 2023	by Legerdemain
Pratfall Comedy A physical comedy. How would you use a pratfall in your writing?

#11996:	June 07, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Cataract Chronicles Chapter 4 I’ve got to find better reading material! When you've had to deal with a medical procedure, did you sneak a peek at medical sites online to see what you're possibly facing?

#11984:	May 31, 2023	by Lilith of House Martell
Types of Humor Maybe you'll find something to tickle your funny bone from this list! What type of humor do most enjoy?

#11978:	May 24, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Sarcasm Yeah, right. Is sarcasm a form of comedy?

#11955:	May 17, 2023	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
The Jester Designed to be funny, the jester is often found in dark and scary places. Do you prefer a funny or a tragic jester?

#11938:	May 10, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Cataract Chronicles Part III Still waiting...still waiting to get the surgery. Have you ever had a "helpful" acquaintance give an opinion that weighed upon your mind heavily? What happened?

#11946:	May 03, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Stink, Stank, Stunk Digging up an old item in my port I'd forgotten about. Do you ever take a look at a piece of your own writing and you don't remember writing it?

#11929:	April 26, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Comedy of the Past Technically, all comedy is from the past. What's your favorite ancient joke?

#11897:	April 12, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Cataract Chronicals: Eye didn't know! Cataract Chronicles Continues Have you been through surgery where you were not fully asleep, but medicated enough not to care? Did you really forget about it?

#11896:	April 05, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
The Great Spring Cleaning Debate I am at war with myself about spring decluttering. How do you handle spring cleaning?

#11880:	March 29, 2023	by Robert Waltz
The Weather Spring done sprung. For most of us. How are you handling the change of seasons?

#11843:	March 22, 2023	by Writing.Com Support
Crafting Laughter: Comedy Do's & Don'ts Get ready to add some laughs to your writing! Our do's & don'ts of comedy writing will have your readers in stitches. We're always looking for new tips to get our readers laughing! What's your favorite way to add humor to your writing?

#11856:	March 15, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Cataract Chronicles I wore out my eyes, I guess. The Chronicles of the witch's eyes begins ... Have your eyes ever deceived you? What was the cause?

#11853:	March 08, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Holiday Fatigue The holidays start early and never seem to end. W

#11834:	March 01, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Synecdoche Finding humor in a figure of speech How can we turn synecdoche into comedy?

#11808:	February 15, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Hey, Webbie, we saw a man on your roof! Handyman, handyman, who's got the handyman? Have you found it difficult to find a dependable handyman these days?

#11802:	February 08, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Only I Can Say Something Like That Self-Deprecating Humor can be great if done in the right spirit. Do you use self-deprecating humor?

#11784:	February 01, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Groundhoggin' It's Groundhog Day... again. Haven't we done this before?

#11757:	January 18, 2023	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Gift ... A special birthday! Is time on my side? Economics 2023. Do you still give your adult "kids" birthday gifts each year, or, just on the milestone years?

#11755:	January 11, 2023	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
You Aren't Tripping Things don't always go as planned when traveling by air. Were you caught in any recent weather-related travel cancellations?

#11738:	January 04, 2023	by Robert Waltz
Real Solutions A better idea for resolutions. How many New Year's resolutions have you failed so far in 2023?

#11718:	December 28, 2022	by Samberine Everose
be like a little child One of the secrets to achieving happiness Happiness that comes from a little child.

#11710:	December 21, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Will I See Clearer? And Random Snippets Even witch's eyes can play tricks on her! What is your fondest memory of the holiday season?

#11708:	December 14, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Unhinged Hobbies Make your character memorable by having a unusual hobby What are the craziest hobbies you've ever heard about?

#11691:	December 07, 2022	by Robert Waltz
The Joy of Nothing I'm doing nothing this holiday season What's your prevention for winter holiday stress?

#11684:	November 30, 2022	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Hi! What's your name? Searching resources to find a character’s name can have hilarious results. What resources have you found to help name your characters? What fun names have you come across? Do you have a favorite?

#11666:	November 23, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Life with a Geriatric SUV Another addition to the Ruby Chronicles Have you ever had to deal with being stranded somewhere out there? How was it for you?

#11664:	November 16, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired n/a

#11650:	November 09, 2022	by Robert Waltz
That Old Standard ...Time What's your fallback?

#11624:	October 26, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Ghost in the Machine and Other Madness You can tell it's nearing Halloween when ... Oddities seem to happen around this time of year. What is the oddest thing you've confronted at Halloween time?

#11619:	October 19, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Poser We all have those insecurities, right? How do you handle that little inner voice that tells you that your writing isn't good enough?

#11603:	October 12, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Comedy Comedy wasn't always comedy. When did comedy become funny?

#11595:	October 05, 2022	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Similes for a Smile Writing a simile or two can add a punch of humor in a comedy story or poem. Are similes a part of your writing, and do you have a favorite? (Share one of your own)

#11573:	September 28, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Consumer Woes Putting the "con" on the Consumer. Do you read labels of products you purchase? Ever notice the size and weight change on food and paper products?

#11570:	September 21, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Squirrel! Lousy memory? Easily Distracted? Set your characters up for some challenges and your readers with some laughs. Tell us about a funny episode resulting from a memory lapse.

#11555:	September 14, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Death Death Isn't Funny Can comedy be about death?

#11518:	August 31, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Putting the WHOA in"HOA" Rules and Regs by those paper tigers in the HOA Have you had issues with your community's HOA?

#11525:	August 24, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
It's A Good Day To Have A Good Day Never underestimate the power of laughter to make a day better. Do you think laughter has a healing quality?

#11510:	August 17, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Lemons They say "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." But what if you can't make lemonade?

#11484:	August 03, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Dramady? Comedy woven into tense drama ... it exists! Do your heavy duty drama stories allow for a touch of comedy?

#11480:	July 27, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Something Funny About That Critter Animals can be perfect in comedy What is an example of a favorite funny animal?

#11465:	July 20, 2022	by Robert Waltz
It's Classified Humans love to put things in categories Is a hot dog a sandwich?

#11443:	July 06, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Trashing The Hood, But Good! Just another series of unexpected events Have you come home to an unexpected surprise after a trip?

#11433:	June 29, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
I Would Advise Against Taking My Advice Advice giving as comic gold. What is some of the worst advice you have given?

#11422:	June 22, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Kitchen Comedy Now we're cooking What's your kitchen story?

#11406:	June 15, 2022	by eyestar~*
Ancient Laughs! ... a peek at the oldest joke book! Do you have a favorite source for jokes?

#11382:	June 08, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey ... "Mebbe" Having dyslexic plumbing risks means having a plumber on retainer! What's the most embarrassing reason you've had for calling an expert?

#11381:	June 01, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
It Was An Inside Job The role of the inside joke What is your longest-running inside joke?

#11374:	May 25, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Once Upon a Renfairy Tale Comedy from Ye Olden Times What's your favorite thing about Renaissance Festivals?

#11349:	May 11, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Phone "Phun" I tried to make a phone call! Have you ever had a humorous experience at the customer service desk at a Verizon, or any other phone service store when your phone went berserk?

#11342:	May 04, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Say What? Part 2 The things people say. Where is your favorite place to overhear people say funny things?

#11331:	April 27, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Cheese This is the Whey. What's your favorite cheese?

#11320:	April 20, 2022	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Shakespeare - A Comedy Hero Learn what a trip to Las Vegas, a bumbling fool, and a burrito all have in common. Have you ever had a day when everything went wrong and laughed at it later? What happened?

#11306:	April 13, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Attempting to Voice Chat It's all in the dialect, folks! Have you experienced a voice chat where you can't understand another person's words/dialect? How did that make you feel?

#11295:	April 06, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Say...What? Meet some real characters from my life. In what ways does your character's language/vocabulary become part of their personality?

#11284:	March 30, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Fool Me Once Shame on you. What are your plans for April Fools' Day (aka Comedy Christmas)?

#11259:	March 16, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
When Nature Calls, Maintenance Knocks! At least maintenance should knock! Have you ever got caught in a public restroom when maintenance enters to clean?

#11244:	March 09, 2022	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
An Epic Struggle With Procrastination Writer vs Social Media: Who Wins? Can a deadline be your friend?

#11237:	March 02, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Pessimism is Comedy Anything that can go wrong will at least make people laugh What could possibly go wrong?

#11231:	February 23, 2022	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Comical Words When writing comedy, it’s out with the boring words and in with the humorous ones. If you had the opportunity to eliminate an overused or boring word in the English language, what would it be?

#11202:	February 16, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Saturday Matinees! It’s February, Cupid’s arrow flying everywhere. How do parents find the time? do you remember being sent to Saturday and Sunday cartoon and horror show, matinees in your youngster days?

#11198:	February 09, 2022	by eyestar~*
Laugh it off! Laughing just because you can!! What makes you laugh? Can you laugh about nothing at all? Just to laugh?

#11189:	February 02, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Walking the Walk When to go for a walk Walking is good exercise... right?

#11181:	January 26, 2022	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Password Emergency! Passwords are taking over the world! What’s your experience with passwords, and how many times do you reset it?

#11169:	January 19, 2022	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Another Strange Day at Office Supplies Giving a pass to a password Is there any such thing as "funny-sad?"

#11155:	January 05, 2022	by Robert Waltz
Winter Wonderland The holidays are over. Snow isn't. Had enough snow yet?

#11136:	December 29, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Writing Goals - Here We Go Again! Tips and quotes for inspiration to reach your goals. What goals do you hope to accomplish in 2022? Do you write a list or take it one day at a time?

#11128:	December 22, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Ghosts of Christmas Presents? Gifts and returns. Ahhhh the holidays! Have you re-gifted or returned Holiday gifts? And, if so, have you managed to not get caught?

#11121:	December 15, 2021	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
The Comedy of Innocence There's something cute about it ... Does 'innocently guilty' make you chuckle?

#11108:	December 08, 2021	by Robert Waltz
2021 A look in the cracked and cloudy rear-view mirror So... how was YOUR year?

#11095:	December 01, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
It’s a Mark!!! Get the Point? The exclamation point – one quirky punctuation symbol. Do you overuse exclamation points? Are they a distraction while reading?

#11073:	November 24, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Squawks and Gobbles Last minute preparations for a Thanksgiving feast! Have you been the host/hostess/cook, for a Thanksgiving dinner and the "big old bird" was late to the party? (I'll leave it up to you to decide "who or what" bird when answering this question. )

#11063:	November 10, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Leaf Me Alone Turning over an old leaf. Or hundreds of them. How do you deal with fallen leaves?

#11057:	November 03, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
The Runaway Muse Sometimes you need a roadmap to find your muse. What are your thoughts on a muse? Is it non-existent, or does it inspire you on a regular basis?

#11041:	October 27, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Frightful Laugh-Backs Life experiences are fodder for horror-comedy. Have you ever thought of adding some humor when writing in the horror genre?

#11021:	October 13, 2021	by Robert Waltz
October Funnies October is a great month for Comedy. What's your favorite Halloween-themed joke?

#11014:	October 06, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Meme Madness Memes are another form of entertainment to make us laugh and have become a worldwide phenomenon. What do you think of Memes? Do you have any favorites?

#10998:	September 29, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Sounds Funny When an unusual item produces a song. Have you ever had a song stuck in your head from an unusual source?

#10984:	September 22, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Pen a Parody for Fun Write a parody to entertain and amuse people, and if writing humor scares you, it’s a fun way to get started. What’s your favorite parody movie, song, or poem? Have you tried to write a parody?

#10975:	September 15, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Cooking II Now we're cooking How much thyme do you spend in the kitchen?

#10968:	September 08, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Geeks and Nerds Geek and nerd alert! Adding them to your story may result in everyone laughing. Are you a geek or a nerd? Have you written about a geek or nerd character? Any favorites?

#10959:	September 01, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
SARS - Some Assembly Required, Silly Deliver us not into the dark depths of assembling a piece of furniture! "SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED" Do you cringe when you read those words on the box of that beautiful item on a shelf you want to purchase?

#10944:	August 25, 2021	by Sophy
So .... What's New? A lot has changed since I wrote my last Comedy Newsletter in 2015. How's retirement, you ask?

#10932:	August 18, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Cooking Cuisine Comedy How do you cook?

#10922:	August 11, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
What Is Comedy? It’s a straightforward question with a complicated answer. What is the meaning of Comedy to you?

#10901:	August 04, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Confusing Bags for Socks? Because they look so much alike! Have you ever been a "victim" of bait and switch when purchasing something?

#10889:	July 28, 2021	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
Appealing to a Feeling or No Cow to Sell You laugh because you empathize with the feeling. (Not because you've ever sold your neighbor's cow.) Have you ever thought, "I'd have done the same thing!"?

#10882:	July 21, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Oppositional Defiant Comedy No it isn't. Can being contrary be funny?

#10879:	July 14, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Movie Inspiration To inspire you to write humor, try pondering on the movies you’ve watched. What is your favorite comedy movie? Do you have any favorite quotes from a movie?

#10858:	July 07, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Autocorrecta’s Gonna Get Cha! Ssssssh! Autocorrect is not too smart. I'm carefully placing words here before it wakes up and changes everything! Have you had an embarrassing autocorrect moment? What happened?

#10850:	June 30, 2021	by Samberine Everose
Ingredients to stir a laugh The different factors on how to make your audience burst into laugh. How can you stimulate to have those laughing moments.

#10841:	June 23, 2021	by Robert Waltz
How To Be Funny Spoiler: Don't Be Boring Do you know how to be funny?

#10826:	June 16, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
The Wit of Witty Poetry Writing humorous poems can be a challenge. Try a few simple forms of poetry to get started. Have you had success in writing funny poems? Do you have plans to try and write it?

#10806:	June 09, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Northern Command Center At Last! After travel delays due to a hijacked Pipeline -- I'm home! Years ago Slapstick Comedy was huge. Is it the actor's demeanor, or the pie in the eye that makes you laugh?

#10783:	May 26, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Office Conversations Eschew obfuscation. What does all that corporate jargon really mean?

#10777:	May 19, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
The Trials of Humorous Non-Fiction Sometimes writing humor about the real life can be dramatic. A million dollars is the prize for a humorous non-fiction story. What are you going to write about to win?

#10749:	May 12, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
A Toe Hold Pool maintenance surprises! Have you been in the right place at the right time for something hilarious to unfold? What was it?

#10752:	May 05, 2021	by Warped Sanity
The Comedian in You We all have our own unique humor style and sometimes it can reflect in our writing. What is your humor type?

#10732:	April 28, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Specifics Improve your comedy with a simple trick What can you do to be funnier?

#10723:	April 21, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Food for Fodder Memories of food can spawn comedy gems for your story! Have you had any food disasters that made you laugh? What’s your favorite food?

#10713:	April 14, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Eyes Have It! Helping a friend to get his birth certificate was no easy task! Things aren't always easier using the rapid internet highway. My question for you, is ... Is it just me, or is it becoming more tedious renewing a driver's license than it used to be?

#10650:	April 07, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Anecdotal Comedy comedic anecdotes are a great way to enhance dialogue, making characters shine. Have you used anecdotal comedy in your dialogue? What do you believe some of the benefits are?

#10690:	March 31, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Fools Comedy Christmas It's April Fools' Day again - who you gonna fool?

#10684:	March 24, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Snappy Beginnings Writing a snappy beginning is an effective way to hook a reader. Do you have trouble writing the beginning to hook the reader? Any favorite beginnings you’ve written or read?

#10662:	March 17, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Delivery Pains! Ordering online -- a gift and a curse! Have you ever screwed up royally by jumping to conclusions?

#10654:	March 10, 2021	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
It Wasn't Funny At The Time Telling about a bad situation with humor is a great writing tool. What type of unfortunate event in your life could you retell to make people laugh?

#10640:	March 03, 2021	by Robert Waltz
Waiting Neither here nor there What are you waiting for?

#10632:	February 24, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
The Procrastination Blame Game Little excuses can lead to procrastination. Find out how you can focus on completing your writing project. When is the best time for you to write, and what excuses have you encountered along the way?

#10614:	February 17, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Needful Things Necessities of life. Needing to get done, With the horribleness of 2020 behind us, I must ask ... Are we having fun, yet?

#10603:	February 10, 2021	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Cold Weather There is humor in 45 degrees. How cold is it when you start laughing?

#10592:	February 03, 2021	by Robert Waltz
After Groundhog Day Have you broken the cycle? It's finally over -- now what?

#10585:	January 27, 2021	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Building a Fun Character With a little research, you can write a fun character. What building blocks do you need to write a fun character? Have you written a fun character? What quirks or characteristics made them funny?

#10568:	January 20, 2021	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Pranks Sometimes it's fun being a little mischievous! Have you played or experienced a memorable prank?

#10558:	January 13, 2021	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Fool's Gold Being ridiculous can be an asset. Does your humor lean toward the silly, the goofy, the ridiculous?

#10546:	January 06, 2021	by Robert Waltz
2021 Happy New Year! Have you failed your resolutions yet?

#10540:	December 30, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
A Word About 2020 Find out the one word I use to describe 2020 and read about one bright spot that made all of us smile this year. When looking back at 2020, was there anything special that cheered you up?

#10524:	December 23, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
A Comedic Casket Case Another Holly Jolly time of year. Warning, sick humor! Have you ever burst out in a laugh at a funeral? What caused it?

#10512:	December 16, 2020	by eyestar~*
Keeping it Light! Nothing too heavy. Food humour! What are your favourite comical food or drink moments?

#10506:	December 09, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Apples Some core truths about this appeeling fruit How do you like them apples?

#10498:	December 02, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Oh Me. Oh My. Dear Me! WdC's contest Dear Me is popular and yields the most entries. What’s the key to winning? Write an entertaining entry. What are your writing goals for 2021, and are you planning to enter the Dear Me contest?

#10480:	November 25, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Hunt 2020 Preparing for the holidays in the year 2020 What was the funniest moment you experienced in 2020, the worst year ever?

#10476:	November 18, 2020	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
I Crack Myself Up How do you write something other people will find humorous? Do you find that people "get" your sense of humor?

#10461:	November 11, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Safe Topics With holidays coming up fast, we'll need some things to talk about with family. What are some always safe topics of conversation?

#10448:	November 04, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Comedy Relief for NaNo Writers Vol III The deadline looms! Enjoy a comedy break to settle your nerves. For those participating in NaNo or any writing projects, how is it going? Are you reaching your goal?

#10432:	October 28, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Getting back to the Southern Comfort Flip-flops, the love rug, and heading for the tropics. Font, font, how is my font? I usually use Comic, size 4. This Newsletter has Courier, size 4. The intro is my usual Comedy Newsletter font, Comic. Where font and size are concerned for the Comedy Newsletter, what is YOUR preference?

#10423:	October 21, 2020	by GeminiGem of House Lannister
Twisting the Truth When writing comedy, consider using real-life events as a jumping-off point. If you are read something humorous, do you actually laugh out loud or do you keep your reaction to yourself?

#10413:	October 14, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Out There What I wanted to shout out What will you find out?

#10403:	October 07, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Cringe Comedy Cringe comedy has become increasingly popular since the early 2000's. Have you cringed and laughed at a movie, TV show, book, or the real life? Have you ever written a cringe worthy character?

#10388:	September 30, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
A Cabin in the Woods Pulling together a Clandestine Event means ... Location, location, location! What was the oddest thing you've ever seen, heard or done at a wedding?

#10382:	September 23, 2020	by eyestar~*
The Funny People's Poet, Pam Ayres Laugh with Pam Ayres Who is your favourite comedian or humourist?

#10366:	September 16, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin spice pumpkin spice pumpkin spice Pumpkin spice?

#10356:	September 09, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Music Video Therapy Having a bad day? Watching a music video can have a soothing effect and make you smile. What’s your favorite music or music video to make you smile?

#10343:	September 02, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
It's WDC BIRTHDAY TIME!!! Have you been joining in on the festivities this week? What is your favorite contest or activity during the WDC Birthday Bash? You may plug your own birthday activity.

#10325:	August 19, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Immortality How to be remembered for all eternity Who wants to live forever?

#10320:	August 12, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Say What?! - Childhood Memories Childhood idioms bring back some fun memories. What are some fun memories from your childhood? It's raining cats and dogs - what idioms do you say many times?

#10299:	August 05, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Wedding Humor Amid Corona Planning a wedding in 2020 What Interesting substitutes have you had to put in place when the best laid plans went haywire during the Covid times?

#10295:	July 29, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
More Than Just a Punch Line The variety of ways we can make someone laugh - or at least forget for a moment the adjective, serious. Do you find it easier to write comedy or tell/act comedy? - or - are you more funny in print or in person?

#10282:	July 22, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Comet Chameleon You come and go. Is it comedy or comet-y?

#10272:	July 15, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Genre Mashups Genre mashups are a fun way to liven up your story. Have you used a bunch of different genres in your story? Which combinations have you tried?

#10255:	July 08, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Drones are Coming!!! You can run but you cant hide! What's your favorite amusing Conspiracy Theory?

#10237:	June 24, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Fireworks Nothing says "celebration" like massive explosions Oh, say, can you see the rocket's red glare?

#10231:	June 17, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Writing the Real Life for a Laugh The real life is a great source for humorous ideas, but will the readers laugh at what we write? Have you used something funny from your life to add humor to your writing? Anything funny happen recently?

#10214:	June 10, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Community Comedy One line at a time ... Do you have any favorite One-Liners?

#10202:	June 03, 2020	by eyestar~*
Say again? Go on, you can do it twice today! n/a

#10192:	May 27, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Going Out How To Go Out Without Going Out What can you do if you really shouldn't go out?

#10190:	May 20, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Dad Jokes — Laugh or Groan? Even though most dad jokes are not funny, we still find ourselves laughing at them. Do you laugh at dad jokes? Have you heard any good ones lately?

#10165:	May 13, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Keeping fit while Locked-Down Healthy life changing events? How are YOU keeping in shape during the shelter at home times?

#10158:	May 06, 2020	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Orange You Glad Misappropriating items can be funny. I didn't say banana?

#10144:	April 29, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Towels Everyone Needs a Towel Where's YOUR towel?

#10139:	April 22, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Animal Characters for Comic Relief Writing animals as characters can be a fun way to add humor to your stories. If you had to write about a funny animal in a story, which would you choose? Do you have a favorite pet/animal?

#10116:	April 15, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Are We Having Fun Yet? The continuing Saga of the Covid 19 lock down. What (if any) "LOL" moments have you experienced during this unusual time of our existence?

#10111:	April 08, 2020	by eyestar~*
Laughter Lightens Us Up! The humour at WDC. What are you doing to lighten the mood and stay sane in the Stay at Home World!

#10099:	April 01, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Spring! Spring is Here! How are you enjoying this nice warm weather?

#10087:	March 25, 2020	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
GIF-er-ific One little image which moved many years ago, has now caused a huge sensation everywhere to make people a laugh. GIFs pop up everywhere at WdC. Do you laugh when you see them, or run for the hills? Do you post them?

#10072:	March 18, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
When Shopping Was Easy ... Finding the humor while staying safe. Coronavirus incites worry. Is there a way to find some humor while keeping safe?

#10053:	March 04, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Fools Getting ready for Comedy Christmas What's your favorite prank?

#10008:	February 26, 2020	by Samberine Everose
The Laugh Break Medicine An instant medicine to a stressed person. When mourning murmur turns to joy.

#10022:	February 19, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Picture This,Framed Again! Rabbits Swim? February as I live and breathe it. Have you tried writing comedy-vignettes?

#10018:	February 12, 2020	by Warped Sanity
Weaving Comedy Into Other Genre Comedy is versatile and can be incorporated into any genre, enhancing characters and plot. How do you weave comedy into your writing?

#9998:	February 05, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Odometers We really like round numbers What's so special about zeros?

#9990:	January 29, 2020	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Born Funny Some of us have it, others try, some just fall flat. What does it take to write and tell funny stories?

#9971:	January 22, 2020	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Just 8 Screws Away! Technical technicalities in a nut shell Could comedy come from doing tedious tasks?

#9960:	January 15, 2020	by eyestar~*
Reviewing Comedy My tips for reviewing comedy~ What do you look for when reviewing comical writings?

#9949:	January 08, 2020	by Robert Waltz
Resolutions Keep your New Year's Resolutions with this One Weird Trick What's the best way to stick to your decisions for the new year?

#9926:	December 25, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
All is calm, all is bright, Unless... A Holiday "Dramedy" Can you get through the holidays still laughing?

#9904:	December 18, 2019	by amy-Has a great future ahead
World Creation In this issue learn about world creation, a vital part of story and novel writing. What is your favorite science fiction world?

#9908:	December 11, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Unwritten And now they're not. What unwritten rules do you know?

#9882:	November 27, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
A Hot Turkey Tale Do not attempt this at home! Do you believe timing is everything in Comedy?

#9868:	November 13, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Talking Turkey Traditional Thanksgiving Tables When is Thanksgiving not Thanksgiving?

#9854:	November 06, 2019	by Elle - on hiatus
Adding humor to your novel If you're furiously writing for NaNoWriMo this month, take a moment to interject some comedy... What's the funniest line you've read in a book lately?

#9833:	October 30, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Darkness Haunts of Unfortunate Events Yup, this is still the Comedy Newsletter! Does the darkness amuse you?

#9819:	October 23, 2019	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
The Fun of Fright Being afraid is fun. How much horror is funny?

#9813:	October 16, 2019	by Robert Waltz
International Comedy All comedy is reference comedy What does it take to "get it?"

#9800:	October 09, 2019	by amy-Has a great future ahead
Mind Maps-The First Step In this issue I will be sharing my writing technique and routine. What is your favorite movie made from a novel?

#9780:	October 02, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Trash Talk and A Comedic Story of Terror Not that kind of "trash talk" Is there a place for comedy in a horror story?

#9777:	September 25, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Finding the Funny of It The art of seeing what you're looking at - and finding/creating the laughter - more than just a punch line Is it possible to find or create funny from something sad? without being hurtful, of course.

#9762:	September 18, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Loser I'm a loser. When is loss actually gain?

#9737:	September 04, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
If You Could Hear Me Speak! What's in a dialect? Have you ever been stumped by another state's local dialect?

#9718:	August 21, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Divided by a Common Language Brits and Yanks can understand each other... sometimes. Fancy a cuppa?

#9692:	August 07, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Comedy is Puzzling Social Media Games, puzzles and quizzes, Oh My! Is writing comedy puzzling to you?

#9673:	July 31, 2019	by Samberine Everose
A sprinkle of laugh at the start You can scoop a bit of laugh and make a delicious ice cream. Adding some laughtiness to your story can become lively.

#9663:	July 24, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Free! You get what you pay for Is there such a thing as a free lunch?

#9641:	July 10, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Buyer Beware! Watch which aisle you're in while shopping Are we merely a product of marketing?

#9620:	June 26, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Something's Up One versatile word What's Up?

#9595:	June 19, 2019	by Samberine Everose
Celebrating a Happy Father's Day This is one of those emotional celebrations, but don't be so sentimental, we can be funny to celebrate it. Don't be dramatize but fun natize it!

#9590:	June 12, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Reunion Finding laughs at a high school reunion Would you go to your 50th high school reunion?

#9583:	June 05, 2019	by amy-Has a great future ahead
Self-Publishing Self-publishing has its advantages and disadvantages. Learn about these in this issue. What is your favorite comedy movie?

#9568:	May 29, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Sustenance A man's gotta eat Maintain one's lifestyle, or maintain one's life?

#9554:	May 22, 2019	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
What A "Novel" Idea Exploring the world of humorous novels as a different source for a laugh. When searching for something to laugh at, where do you go? Have you considered reading a funny novel?

#9543:	May 15, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Social Insecurity! The woes of a system with deeply confused robots. Have you thought about your retirement?

#9537:	May 08, 2019	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Time for a Commercial Break Forget the cat videos. Watch a commercial for a laugh or to inspire you to write a comedy! Have you ever watched a commercial that made you laugh, and has it ever inspired a story/poem?

#9516:	May 01, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Gym Dandy A Field Guide to Gym Denizens Which ones have you seen?

#9492:	April 17, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Ruby's New Doctor! Continuations of "The Chronicles of Ruby" Have you tried using real life experiences to write comedy?

#9482:	April 10, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
That Pesky Cliche Cliches still make folks laugh, when speckled, not packed! Can a cliché be funny when the listener/reader is unfamiliar with the underlying image/story? As a writer, can you make it funny?

#9469:	April 03, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Comedy Christmas Another April Fools' Day has come and gone How did YOU get pranked?

#9459:	March 27, 2019	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Start Backwards to Move Forward Pt II Let's look at a longer poem to demonstrate how several methods can keep your readers entertained from start to finish. Do you have a favorite format for humorous poetry? How important are precise word choices vs other techniques?

#9441:	March 20, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Facebook’s Down! Oh the Calamities! Get your tinfoil hats ready, they're listening. Want to know how conspiracy theories can wake-up a comedic muse?

#9436:	March 13, 2019	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Start Backwards to Move Forward Writing comedic poetry can be a real challenge; yet starting backwards may trigger its first laugh If you were thinking of writing a humorous poem, what would you choose as the funny subject matter?

#9415:	March 06, 2019	by Robert Waltz
I Don't Get It Understanding humor What do you do when you don't get a joke?

#9401:	February 27, 2019	by eyestar~*
Humour for Kids Some ideas about why humour is good for kids and cool reads! Should children read humour?

#9388:	February 20, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Food Fright! What was once good for you is now bad, or the other way around. Who can keep up with these health fads? Do you use personal experiences when you want to write comedy?

#9341:	February 13, 2019	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Rom Com One day left for romance in this comedy. Is it romantic comedy, or comedic romance?

#9368:	February 06, 2019	by Robert Waltz
Deep Freeze How to Deal With the Cold How have you handled the cold snap?

#9361:	January 30, 2019	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Humor + Characters = Entertainment If someone smiles while reading your story, you know they are paying attention and eager to read on. Using characters for comedy relief will entertain a reader, but what is the right way to inject the humor?

#9340:	January 23, 2019	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Hari-Karaoke Reliving the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. How does another's social events develop into comedy?

#9326:	January 16, 2019	by Prosperous Snow celebrating
Humor and laughter relieve stress How do you find humor and laughter in moving? How do you find humor in a stressful situation?

#9315:	January 09, 2019	by Robert Waltz
You're Doing it Wrong Whatever "it" is, you're definitely not doing it right Tired of being corrected yet?

#9305:	January 02, 2019	by eyestar~*
Have a PUNderful New Year! Fun with Puns. What are they? Having a PUNderful New Year so far? Keep laughing!

#9292:	December 26, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Boxing Day! Get out the gloves, this should be interesting! What is this curious holiday across the "Pond?"

#9290:	December 19, 2018	by Sara♥Jean
Who Are You Writing To? How can you be more certain your story or article will be funny for the majority of people who read it? What's the funniest story or article you've read on WdC?

#9270:	December 12, 2018	by Robert Waltz
The Darkness Finding Light in December What's funny about the dark?

#9246:	November 28, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Clips, Tips and Memory Lane Trips Happy Holidays, folks! Do you envision Holidays through your inner-child?

#9227:	November 21, 2018	by Prosperous Snow celebrating
Jokes Make People Laugh I cannot tell a joke. Does that mean I can't make people laugh? How do you tell a joke to make people laugh?

#9219:	November 14, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Windows Usually when I have a problem with windows, it's on my computer. Not this time. How do you get by without one?

#9198:	October 31, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
This Is Not Happening! On the road to Halloween ... How do you find humor when Murphy's Law is ever present?

#9184:	October 24, 2018	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Comedy in Marriage You can find humor about marriage everywhere. Who knew there were so many sources to make you laugh about marriage?

#9173:	October 17, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Both Sides When you have to consider different perspectives Are there really two sides to every story?

#9149:	October 03, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
So, How was YOUR Summer? Things that can go wrong, will. How can you remodel your funny bone?

#9142:	September 26, 2018	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
I just wanted an opinion! I was wondering whether to plunge into a particular book or not, and thought I'd ask a reading group for help. Comedy! Have you ever asked someone 'should I read this book?' (And have you received ninety-one different answers?)

#9126:	September 19, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Milk Run Disaster preparation requires lactose You want me to pick up what now?

#9096:	September 05, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Biscuits for Brains? Another take on an Urban Legend How do you to liven-up an urban legend with a new take?

#9091:	August 29, 2018	by eyestar~*
Zany Raold Dahl a Bio of this British author with the wacky words and wild humour. n/a

#9060:	August 22, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Peaches Everything is just peachy. Do I dare to eat a peach?

#9036:	August 08, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Who am I? What happens when you’re stuck in the revolving door of trying to prove your identification? How do you handle losing your identification?

#9031:	August 01, 2018	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Go On - Make Me Laugh Hosting a humorous contest can be tough on the entrants Why can it be difficult to enter a humorous contest?

#9019:	July 25, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Comedy in Action Comedy is the spice of story. Will I get letters from DC's lawyers if I subtitled this "Action Comics?"

#8991:	July 11, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
404 Error Sleep Not Found Memes instead of dreams Is there a fun way to handle insomnia?

#8981:	July 04, 2018	by amy-Has a great future ahead
What It Takes To Be An Author In this issue learn what it really takes to be an author. Also enjoy some wonderful comedy. What comedy actor do you love the most?

#8971:	June 27, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Nerd Camp What I Did On My Summer Vacation You mean I have to go... outside?

#8949:	June 13, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Webbie's Final Repose? For the love of a bacon cheeseburgers, there are serious consequences! Are you a risk taker for laughs?

#8919:	June 06, 2018	by Samberine Everose
Laugh when you Gaffe Gaffe are sometimes a stepping stone to reach success. Nobody is perfect.

#8924:	May 30, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Summer Welcome to Summer. Now go away. How do we survive the heat?

#8896:	May 16, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Ruby’s Heartbreak! Oh, no! Say it ain't so, Bill! Will Ruby survive a new mechanic?

#8871:	May 09, 2018	by Samberine Everose
Different styles to make a good laugh Do you have one of these styles when you are making a good laugh for your audience? Just laugh, and you will stay young and stylish.

#8874:	May 02, 2018	by Robert Waltz
The Downside The worst part about being funny What's wrong with a sense of humor?

#8853:	April 18, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
To GordonRamsayThanks for Everything,WW WebLock turns "foodie" How do you feed a hungry man?

#8833:	April 04, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Spring Is Here ...in theory. What spring? Where spring? Well, spring?

#8808:	March 21, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
We Are Not Alone! Artificial intelligence runs rampant! Can intelligence be artificial?

#8789:	March 07, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Heyyyyy, Rube! Rube Goldberg's contribution to humor What's so funny about inefficiency?

#8767:	February 21, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Another Year Wiser? It's my birthday -- again! When does your age not really count?

#8747:	February 14, 2018	by Samberine Everose
The Funny Date Don't just sit there in the corner. Try some creative funny date with your special someone this Season of Hearts. Not only a good diet is good for the heart.

#8741:	February 07, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Withdrawal I don't have a problem. How long can I go without?

#8733:	January 31, 2018	by eyestar~*
The Cento, comic form the Cento poem form n/a

#8717:	January 24, 2018	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Stand-Up Comedy? My thoughts on it Could you picture yourself as a stand-up comic?

#8707:	January 17, 2018	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Language Barrier When you don't understand me, I still know what you're saying. Maybe. What if you don't know what they know?

#8696:	January 10, 2018	by Robert Waltz
Food Fight It's not about resolutions. What does it take to be healthy?

#8668:	December 27, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Oh, those "Holidaze" Christmas is here, and the end of the year is near. Surviving the holidays -- Who's kidding who?

#8661:	December 20, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Live Holiday Fun Making the best of holiday gatherings - family fun and friendly banter Why do we call laughter medicine? good medicine?

#8649:	December 13, 2017	by Robert Waltz
The War Continues Another volley in the War on Christmas. We didn't start this war; will it ever end?

#8620:	November 29, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Hunt is On! Keep your humor going strong as the busiest time of the year approaches. How will YOU handle the holiday rush?

#8601:	November 15, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Power! Its uses and abuses How do YOU get power?

#8573:	November 01, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Bingo, Flamingo, We All Fall Down! Meanwhile, back in the South ... How does comedy meet disaster?

#8564:	October 25, 2017	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Fun With Fear Getting scared is fun. What makes getting scared so much fun?

#8555:	October 18, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Cooking with Comedy Now there's a reality show I might watch. Have any food funnies?

#8528:	October 04, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
You know You're Getting Old When ... Getting together with an aging family Is talking about medical issues due to aging, dominating get together conversations?

#8518:	September 27, 2017	by eyestar~*
Stand up Comedy in Brazil! Stand up comedy rises in Brazil. n/a

#8509:	September 20, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Philosophy of Comedy A look at how we talk Is it even possible to have a serious discussion about comedy?

#8479:	September 06, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Resurrection of Ruby! Welcome home Ruby, GoT over it, & Happy 17th WDC Ever feel like life is a joke?

#8469:	August 30, 2017	by eyestar~*
Satire not satyr! A brief look at where the Satire genre began. n/a

#8453:	August 23, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Packing How to Prepare for Travel What's in YOUR suitcase?

#8442:	August 16, 2017	by Gaby ~ Keeper Of The Realm
Who are we kidding? When you know that certain type of writing isn't you but you try anyway. Do you think you're funny?

#8416:	August 09, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Ruby Gets the Shaft! Drive shaft -- whose got the drive shaft? Can you find humor under stress?

#8422:	August 02, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It Does Not Compute ! If a computer is obsolete out of the box, what of the programmer who spends years learning its operating system? Do you recall the T.V. show reference in the title? We have yet to build such a one ;)

#8409:	July 26, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Customer Disservice This line has been disconnected How do you deal with difficult companies?

#8380:	July 12, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
I’ll Be Home for Christmas Yeah, sure! Christmas in July, anyone?

#8378:	July 05, 2017	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Phrases Gone Wrong Phrases are cliche, but it's funny how we can say them wrong. Are you saying phrases the right way?

#8363:	June 28, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Out of Bounds A look at the unmentionable What's really taboo?

#8353:	June 21, 2017	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Humor - A Part of Life By drawing on the humor in your life, you can have success in writing comedy. Do you think you're not funny enough to write humor? Think again.

#8333:	June 14, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Restore Ruby! I want my "baby" back! Does Comedy lie somewhere over the rainbow?

#8320:	June 07, 2017	by eyestar~*
Happy Birthday Bob Munsch A look at the comical icon storyteller for kids: Robert Munsch. Ever laughed over a Bunch of Munsch?

#8311:	May 31, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Koan-y Island Meditations on a Theme You just have all the answers, don't you?

#8287:	May 17, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
R.I.P. Ruby! Ruby bites the dust ... Would you have a difficult time trading in the car you loved?

#8283:	May 10, 2017	by amy-Has a great future ahead
Comedy-What Makes Us Laugh A look at what works and does not work in comedy writing. Tell me, what good comedy novels or short stories have you read lately?

#8267:	May 03, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Laughing Gas We all need a little help sometimes. What's the benefit of pain?

#8257:	April 26, 2017	by Andy~hating university
Is there such a thing as "too far"? Are there things that a person just should not use as comedy material? What's the most offensive joke you ever been told by someone?

#8238:	April 19, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Nothing Funny Happened -- The Sequel One of those comedy dry spells. Where can you find humor when under stress?

#8225:	April 12, 2017	by eyestar~*
How do you Clerihew? A short comic poetry form to add some light to NaPoWriMO challenge! Will you Clerihew with me?

#8216:	April 05, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Fool Me Once... April Fools' Day: The Aftermath We all know what happens on April 1. But what about April 2?

#8202:	March 29, 2017	by JACE - House Targaryen
It Begins With Humor All comedy has humor, but not all humor is comedy. Do you consider yourself a comedian ... or just have a great sense of humor?

#8188:	March 22, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Madness of March No, it's not about basketball! Do you find the fun in food?

#8177:	March 15, 2017	by eyestar~*
A Laugh A Limerick A bit of limerick history and how to! Will you or Won't you go up to Limerick?

#8167:	March 08, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Birds of Hawai'i A field guide Want to go to Maui?

#8138:	February 22, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
A Blizzard? Must Go Shopping! Milk, eggs, bread, paperclips and snow storms ... Would you go shopping during a blizzard?

#8118:	February 08, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Protests Signs and slogans Dost thou protest too much?

#8091:	January 25, 2017	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Life in a Tin Can Community living with a twist Does your house have wheels?

#8088:	January 18, 2017	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Carrie Fisher – One Funny Lady Despite a troubled life, Carrie Fisher learned to laugh at herself, and throughout the years, she made us laugh, too. Carrie Fisher endured dark times in her life, but what helped her rise above it all?

#8073:	January 11, 2017	by Robert Waltz
Never Say Diet The trouble with language You say you want a resolution?

#8043:	December 28, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Got Mail? When your packages play musical mail boxes ... Are you having trouble viewing this?

#8033:	December 21, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Holiday Laughter Use comedy to help you get through the stress of the holidays. What's your biggest holiday laugh?

#8026:	December 14, 2016	by Robert Waltz
The War is Here Another volley in the War on Christmas Feeling lucky, punk?

#8011:	December 07, 2016	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Funny Family Secrets When the family meets again for the holidays, the fun can get started. Which funny family events do you tell each holiday at the table?

#7983:	November 30, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Trains, Trucks, Planes, and Plants Obstacles? Did you say obstacles? Planning a trip, soon?

#7987:	November 23, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Don Knotts and Purple Cows Turning every day events into something surprising and humorous. What can you come up with by asking what-if questions?

#7973:	November 16, 2016	by Robert Waltz
It's Over! Finally, it's over! So, now what?

#7957:	November 09, 2016	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Comedy Relief for NaNo Writers Vol II The deadline looms! Enjoy a comedy break to settle your nerves. How's the NaNo writing progressing? Is it time for a humor break?

#7929:	November 02, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Girls Night In How ladies may enjoy an evening while staying out of trouble. Can a mouse really scare an elephant?

#7931:	October 26, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
A Lot of Drama with a Little Comedy Coping with serious life issues through small moments of comedy. When has a little comedy lightened an otherwise serious moment in your life?

#7921:	October 19, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Following Instructions A step-by-step guide to following instructions Why isn't there a "For Dummies" book about this?

#7915:	October 12, 2016	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
Mews Muse. Or: Why cats do what they do. I haven't the foggiest notion why cats do whatever it is they do, but my newsletter is about that anyway. Why did the cat cross the threshold?

#7894:	October 05, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Comedy of Horror Or Horror of Comedy? Yes, this is the Comedy Newsletter How do you infuse humor into a monstrous character?

#7885:	September 28, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Boy Bands and Teen Girls The title says it all... Tell me a funny story about going to a concert or girls being in love with members of boy bands.

#7870:	September 21, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Undesirables There goes the neighborhood Time to move?

#7856:	September 14, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Birthdays, Birthdays, Birthdays!!! What happens when your kids grow up?! What are some funny memories of your kids, siblings, or others growing up?

#7827:	September 07, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Pre-Approved junk mail? Fact: If I didn’t ask for it, I don’t want it. Is unwanted snail-mail driving you postal?

#7836:	August 31, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Food is Funny!!! Food comedy from Jim Gaffigan What are your funniest food stories?

#7822:	August 24, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Blackjack When the chips are down... Do you still have your shirt?

#7813:	August 17, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Olympic Bloopers Along with epic wins and world records are also some epic fails and funny moments... Come take a look! What are some of your own epic sports fails?

#7791:	August 10, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Confessions of a Mad-GoTer! GoT out Alive! Have you spent a month in a complete fog?

#7778:	August 03, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Pokemon Go... or Stay? Adventures of the popular new app, Pokemon Go. Do play Pokemon Go and have you had any interesting happenings?

#7768:	July 27, 2016	by Robert Waltz
The Viral Workout Don't think of it as being sick. Think of it as getting back into shape. Ever looked at the opportunity in illness?

#7761:	July 20, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
I'm Adopted!?!? It's all about the fur-babies! Do you have a funny story about one of your pets?

#7726:	July 13, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Getting GoT! A Comedy of Errors ... Got GoT?

#7728:	July 06, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Tribute to Erma Bombeck How Erma Bombeck turned real life humor into a vast writing career. What catchy titles can you come up with for the humor in your life?

#7720:	June 29, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Signs Finding humor in placards What's your sign?

#7705:	June 22, 2016	by Gaby ~ Keeper Of The Realm
Born With It It's not easy being funny What's the funniest bad thing that's ever happened to you?

#7690:	June 15, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Back-Stepping It's not what you think. How do you deal with robotic answering systems?

#7683:	June 08, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Grumpy Bumpy How your life is ruined at 10-years old. What are some awful nicknames you give to your children?

#7666:	June 01, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Bars Concerning the most popular setting So, why did they walk into a bar?

#7645:	May 18, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
TP, PLPs, NCC, Plus Other Vignettes Packing, saying goodbyes, hitting the road, and other weirdness along the way. Can you find humor on the run?

#7631:	May 11, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Cliche or Not Cliche Taking old sayings and cliches and turning them into modern and funny quips. What is a favorite cliche and how can you turn it into a joke?

#7626:	May 04, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Balls What it means to have balls Do you have them? Do you want them?

#7615:	April 27, 2016	by Kit of House Lannister
In Your Face! The written word doesn't come with a laughter track, but that does not mean that it isn't possible to try too hard. What is the funniest novel that you have ever read? What made it so funny?

#7594:	April 20, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Good Humor from Bad Writing There's still a laugh left, following hip-replacement surgery! Or is there? Is there still a laugh left, following hip-replacement surgery?

#7581:	April 13, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Drops and Drips of Sarcastic Quips The Benefits of Sarcasm What is your best bit of satire or sarcasm? Share a quip or submit a written piece of sarcasm.

#7571:	April 06, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Hilaridays When April Fools' Day Just Isn't Enough Why so serious?

#7554:	March 30, 2016	by Gaby ~ Keeper Of The Realm
Sarcasm at its best Transfering satiric voice onto the page How often do you revert to comedy to make light of a bad situation?

#7542:	March 23, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Tired-Tires, and Re-tired! "I'm in love with my car" Aging? What's so funny?

#7527:	March 16, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Comic Relief in Dramatic Writing Why comedy is important with any type of writing A little kid, pets, or embarrassing situations, where do you find inspiration for comic relief?

#7522:	March 09, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Refugees The coming refugee crisis Where can they go?

#7513:	March 02, 2016	by Kit of House Lannister
The Humour in Politics Politics can be boring, frustrating, infuriating, even. Sometimes, though, it offers some comic relief. What is the funniest moment in politics that you can remember?

#7491:	February 24, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Groundhog, SuperBowl & Other Oddities February 2016 review ... Is it just me, or has February 2015 been a bit odd?

#7489:	February 17, 2016	by Kit of House Lannister
Writing Should Be Fun! Do you cringe when you receive a rating that is lower than you expected? Don't. Just enjoy yourself! What is the best feedback you have ever received for your writing?

#7464:	February 10, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Just Another Day February. Ugh. Can't we just skip a year?

#7441:	January 27, 2016	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Humor Knows No Boundaries Even at the most troubling of times, laughter can be the best medicine. Have you ever turned a really simple task into a huge project?

#7437:	January 20, 2016	by 🦄🏳️‍🌈Sapph
The Comedy of Drag Drag Queens have their own brand of comedy and it's one of my personal favorites. Can it be brought to writing? Ever seen a Drag comedy show? If you haven't, you're missing out on comedy gold! Now, can we transition it to writing?

#7415:	January 13, 2016	by Robert Waltz
Dear Diary Confessions of a Bird Watcher What are we doing here again?

#7409:	January 06, 2016	by Cinn
The Flip Side of Funny Investigating why a character might choose a humorous approach to life Why does your character make jokes?

#7387:	December 30, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Big Yawn Before you can bring in the New Year, you have to close the old one. Have you ever received the dreaded "Christmas/Holiday" letter?

#7370:	December 16, 2015	by Robert Waltz
The War on Christmas Oh, it's ON. Will YOU pick the winning side?

#7346:	December 02, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
'Tis The Season ... Consumerism at its best! How did YOU handle "Black Friday?"

#7326:	November 18, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Critters Funny animals What's the easiest funny to find?

#7299:	November 04, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Happy Trails, Detours, and Bad Steak Our yearly move South, always brings new adventures! Have you ever experienced an uneventful move?

#7286:	October 28, 2015	by Elle - on hiatus
Performing on Command Why is it so much harder to come up with something funny when we're put on the spot? How many times have you thought up the perfect witty retort... far too late to actually use it?

#7276:	October 21, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Horror Humor Halloween laughs When is scary not scary?

#7262:	October 14, 2015	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Jump Scares With Halloween around the corner, it's time to plan your pranks. How to jump scare the trick or treaters?

#7236:	October 07, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Five-Finger Discount, Karma Did someone just by-pass the check-out lane? How Do They Get Away With That?!!

#7221:	September 30, 2015	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Finding Humor During Adverse Times It takes some work to make tragedy funny. It's not impossible. How can you mine a sad situation for comedy?

#7226:	September 23, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Sharing You're never alone if you know how to share Don't you want some of this?

#7218:	September 16, 2015	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Analyzing WdC Stats To check your progress, investigate the WdC statistics Looking back at your WdC stats -- can it help you improve, contemplate on the facts, or make you laugh?

#7198:	September 09, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Of Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Itches! Celebrating anniversaries can raise questions ... Does the "Seven Year Itch" really exist?

#7192:	September 02, 2015	by Dawn Embers
Repetition and Words Often Overused A glance at the use of repetition on purpose and how some things get said far too often. Are there any humor related words or phrases that you use too often?

#7178:	August 26, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Hoarder Up! Third (and last) in a series on hoarding What is the primary benefit of hoarding?

#7169:	August 19, 2015	by Sara♥Jean
Inappropriate Laughter If you think about it carefully, most of what we laugh at should not actually be funny. So why do we do it? Why do we laugh at things that seem relatively unfunny?

#7146:	August 12, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Did I Read That Right? Humor is just a headline away. Need to kick-start your funny bone?

#7137:	August 05, 2015	by Cinn
Using Comedy as a Technique It's not just a genre! How to use comedy for something other than laughs. Should we treat comedy as a writing tool?

#7127:	July 29, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Hoarders Too Another take on having lots of stuff Am I going to need this someday?

#7115:	July 22, 2015	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
The Purrfect Solution to Procrastination Procrastination can stop you from finishing your writing project. Get inspired with these animals for purr-fect results Did you know being inspired by these animals is the “cat’s meow”?

#7094:	July 15, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Seeing the Light of Rehabilitaion This is a community service message, to help home owners reclaim their living space. Having problems with wild animals calling your house their home?

#7090:	July 08, 2015	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
The Challenges of Writing a Bio Taking advantage of a bio spot can draw people to your writing. But sometimes it's hard to write about ourselves What is needed to write a snappy bio?

#7071:	July 01, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Hoarder and Chaos The bigger they are, the hoarder they fall Do you just follow hoarders?

#7023:	June 24, 2015	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
I Before E (Except After C) English has some very strict rules outside of the exceptions. Are English Teachers Out to Get You?

#7043:	June 17, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Better Late Than Never Keeping up with the times is work. Have you ever noticed that time went on without you?

#7038:	June 10, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Laugh-Muscle Exercisel Whether laugh-out-loud funny or droll wit, comedy is an exercise in youthful escapism. If it's true that laughter is an age-slowing exercise, then how do we keep the workout fun and new?

#7024:	June 03, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Here and There Why We Travel Where do you think YOU'RE going?

#7015:	May 27, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It Does Not Compute A sense of humor is imperative when operating computing equipment, lest the machine leaves home via window What if humankind were more like computers would we likewise be obsolete as soon as we enter the world?

#6988:	May 20, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Comedy of Drama The price one pays to get something for free . n/a

#6985:	May 13, 2015	by Lonewolf
Writing Romantic Comedy Romantic comedies give you an opportunity for exploring deeper levels of inner conflict, character growth and theme. n/a

#6970:	May 06, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Health Food The benefits of snake oil n/a

#6952:	April 29, 2015	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
Laughing With Friends Just a bit of comedy in the community n/a

#6942:	April 22, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Nothing Funny Happened! What to do when your comedy muse goes on vacation without you. n/a

#6929:	April 15, 2015	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Animals are not Funny Just ask the NSA Agent who sued the government over having to watch too many cat videos. n/a

#6917:	April 08, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Easter Than You Spring holidays and how to get through them n/a

#6911:	April 01, 2015	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
March 32nd In Celebration of the Most Foolish Holiday. Because it's a Holiday. n/a

#6890:	March 25, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Death And Taxes -- No Joke! I hate tax time! n/a

#6866:	March 11, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Cold Anyone else tired of it? n/a

#6861:	March 04, 2015	by Dawn Embers
The Effort in Being Funny How much effort does one put forth in order to write something funny? n/a

#6838:	February 25, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
I’ll Take the Backseat! When will I learn to keep my mouth shut? n/a

#6837:	February 18, 2015	by Sophy
My New, Bionic Knees In January I got two new fancy, custom-made knees. So far, I am not impressed. n/a

#6816:	February 11, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Musical Comedy Is that a note of humor I hear? n/a

#6809:	February 04, 2015	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Satire and Offensive Humor Who decides what is funny? n/a

#6789:	January 28, 2015	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Microsoft Doesn't Call People! Did you get a call from Microsoft, recently? n/a

#6782:	January 21, 2015	by JACE - House Targaryen
Babies Are Too Funny Learning, or re-learning, humor at the feet and hands of our young ones. n/a

#6770:	January 14, 2015	by Robert Waltz
Courage What we do can be dangerous n/a

#6758:	January 07, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Comedy ~ More Than Just a Punch Line Not all comedy is punch lines, but also the downbeat, the wit that brings laughter, a respite from the ordinary n/a

#6734:	December 31, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Wrapping/Rapping-Up the Old Year Don't hesitate to celebrate, but keep it cool ... n/a

#6728:	December 24, 2014	by Sophy
Happy Whatever You Celebrate! Or Not Whether it's Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice, or just having a day off work - Happy Holidays! n/a

#6717:	December 17, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Song Parodies ...are the best part of the holiday season n/a

#6704:	December 10, 2014	by Storm Machine
Running Jokes Look for something a little less easy than the obvious. n/a

#6688:	December 03, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
When Traditional Meets Unconventional Tornadoes hail and the darkness of night could not keep us from our mission ... n/a

#6679:	November 26, 2014	by Sophy
Hospitals - Part Deux Hospitals and holidays, not a good combo. Hopefully laughter will be the best medicine. n/a

#6670:	November 19, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Animals What's so funny? n/a

#6640:	November 05, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Of Hurricanes and Holidays Life's a breeze, with fallen trees and birds to tease. n/a

#6628:	October 29, 2014	by Sophy
Hospitals are Scary! Not only are hospitals scary, they are not conducive to healing. Ironic, eh? n/a

#6617:	October 22, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Glutenus Maximus Is gluten really free? n/a

#6597:	October 15, 2014	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
Hitting the Headlines Some funny headlines -- and why we laugh at them. n/a

#6585:	October 08, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Oh, The Horrors! Who pulled the plug on my life support? n/a

#6565:	September 24, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Conspiracies What They don't want you to know n/a

#6545:	September 17, 2014	by Storm Machine
Timing But watching a clock won't make you funny. n/a

#6532:	September 10, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Balloons, And Why I Love My Car! Here, a party, there a party -- but where's my car? n/a

#6527:	September 03, 2014	by Sophy
60 Days of 60 How I helped my "much older" sister celebrate her latest milestone. n/a

#6516:	August 27, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Requiem for a Funnyman Yet another Robin Williams tribute n/a

#6465:	August 20, 2014	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Funny Trios Odd numbers lead to odd results. Funny results. n/a

#6479:	August 13, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Comedy is Timeless Time management? Fugettaboutit -- laughter can happen at any time. n/a

#6478:	August 06, 2014	by Sophy
New Neighbors We finally get to know some of our new neighbors. n/a

#6460:	July 30, 2014	by Robert Waltz
The Line When and how to cross it n/a

#6447:	July 23, 2014	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Funny Duos The one thing more fun than one comedian: two comedians. n/a

#6427:	July 16, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Life In a Fairy Tale n/a

#6418:	July 09, 2014	by Sophy
Our New House I know I said I wouldn't write about moving anymore (unless we move again) - and I am keeping my promise. Sort of. n/a

#6409:	July 02, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Weather or Not It used to be a safe topic... n/a

#6379:	June 25, 2014	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Family Fun Since you're the only one allowed to talk bad about your own relatives: use it! n/a

#6370:	June 18, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Time to Dust-Off the Web-Brrrrrrroom! Riding in a car with a deaf person n/a

#6365:	June 11, 2014	by Sophy
We Moved We bought a house, we sold a house, we moved, in no particular order. n/a

#6357:	June 04, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Random Comedy Finding humor everywhere n/a

#6339:	May 28, 2014	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
The Power of a good Squelch Squelch: To put down or silence, as with a crushing retort. n/a

#6324:	May 21, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Finding Comedy in Travel The best route to laughter ... n/a

#6311:	May 14, 2014	by Sophy
We Sold A House Why I will be doing everything backwards from now on! Except writing. That is too hard to do backwards. n/a

#6303:	May 07, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Ah, Spring Glorious Spring. n/a

#6294:	April 30, 2014	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
What Makes You Laugh? When writing Comedy, do the research! Find out what makes a few people laugh around here, and then be inspired to write! n/a

#6276:	April 23, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Moms Know Best! How did we ever survive growing up? n/a

#6270:	April 16, 2014	by Sophy
We Bought A House Maybe doing things backwards will cause the fates to smile on us in 2014. n/a

#6250:	April 09, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Not That Serious Really, almost anything can be funny. n/a

#6238:	April 02, 2014	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
When Drama Meets Comedy Drama and Comedy meet not only in the movies or T.V. shows, but in real life too. n/a

#6223:	March 26, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Juice That! Taking back your kitchen! n/a

#6214:	March 19, 2014	by Sophy
Time Traveling with Doctor Who Mr. Sophy and Daisy took off for the week and left me living the life of a single gal. What could go wrong? n/a

#6202:	March 12, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Save It What are we really saving? n/a

#6175:	February 26, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Juice This! How to get a kick out of a health kick. n/a

#6161:	February 19, 2014	by Sophy
Why I Will Wear a Name-tag to the Doctor From now on, I am wearing a name-tag to the doctor! Find out why in my Letter to the Editor. n/a

#6153:	February 12, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Another V-Day Rant Seriously, people still celebrate this stupid day? n/a

#6150:	February 05, 2014	by Jaeff \| KBtW of the Free Folk
Laughing At Yourself The importance of recognizing the humor in your own mistakes, experiences, and faults. n/a

#6121:	January 29, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Comedy, One Line At a Time How to develop a sense for one line humor n/a

#6113:	January 22, 2014	by Sophy
Going to the Gym in January Why I'm considering freezing my gym membership for the month of January from now on. n/a

#6097:	January 15, 2014	by Robert Waltz
Winter Travel Part Too A continuation of the travel theme n/a

#6083:	January 08, 2014	by Jaeff \| KBtW of the Free Folk
The Aristocrats One of the world's oldest and dirtiest jokes... and what it can teach us about making material our own. n/a

#6070:	January 01, 2014	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet! Multitasking taken to a new level. n/a

#6061:	December 25, 2013	by Sophy
Those Merry Happy Holidays What better time of year to inspire your comedy writing than the holidays? n/a

#6049:	December 18, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Winter Travel It's often hard to tell the difference between bravery, comedy and idiocy. n/a

#6023:	December 04, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Fun With My Faux Fir Keeping holiday decorating simple. Yeah, right! n/a

#6014:	November 27, 2013	by Sophy
Packing for a Road Trip Going on a road trip for offers many comedic writing opportunities - starting off with the packing. n/a

#6005:	November 20, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Thanksgiving Because really, what's funnier than gluttony? n/a

#5990:	November 13, 2013	by JACE - House Targaryen
More Than Just a Genre Comedy is not just a genre by itself. n/a

#5977:	November 06, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
What's in a Number? Number number, whose got my number? n/a

#5967:	October 30, 2013	by Sophy
The Halloween Costume Issue This year get creative with your Halloween Costumes AND show your sense of humor. n/a

#5952:	October 23, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Humorween Laughing in the Face of Death n/a

#5943:	October 16, 2013	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
Potentially Funny "Where do you get your material?" From anywhere - if I view everything as being potentially funny! n/a

#5916:	October 09, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Not Just for Kids, Anymore! Does Halloween bring out the kid in you? n/a

#5918:	October 02, 2013	by Sophy
What's With All the Twerking?! And why did someone invent twerking?!? It's official - I've become my parents. Sigh. n/a

#5903:	September 25, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Reference Jokes and why it's important to know your audience n/a

#5898:	September 18, 2013	by Jaeff \| KBtW of the Free Folk
Finding the Best Version of a Joke On the importance of revision, refinement, and practice. n/a

#5871:	September 11, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
It's All Plastic, Now! Need a new appliance? n/a

#5865:	September 04, 2013	by Sophy
Laughter: The Best Medicine Laughter is good for the soul, though not always good for your abdominal muscles after surgery! n/a

#5854:	August 28, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Gambling It doesn't always stay in Vegas. n/a

#5818:	August 21, 2013	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT
Comedy in Everyday Situations Any story - real life or fiction - does better with comedy relief. n/a

#5816:	August 14, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Whack-A-Skeeta Res Ipsa Loquitur! Who needs an infomercial? n/a

#5819:	August 07, 2013	by Sophy
Zombies Aren't So Tough I used to be "deathly" afraid of zombies. But now, not so much. n/a

#5810:	July 31, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Cats and Dogs The eternal debate, resolved. n/a

#5793:	July 24, 2013	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Don't Sweat the Funny Stuff! Writing comedy in a serious story can be a challenge. Don't despair--you can write the funny with a few simple tips! n/a

#5778:	July 17, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
The Jamaica-Scam-Man's After Me! More adventures with Web~Mom. n/a

#5765:	July 10, 2013	by Sophy
My Strange Fascination with Alaska Last month I was fascinated with polygamy; this month it's Alaska. You do the math! n/a

#5758:	July 03, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Bugs Bugs bugs bugs bugs bugsbugsbugsbugs n/a

#5751:	June 26, 2013	by Kit of House Lannister
Married with Children When are you going to get married? When will you have children? Those questions drive me up the wall! Here's why... n/a

#5718:	June 19, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Drive-By! Reality comedy n/a

#5720:	June 12, 2013	by Sophy
My Strange Fascination with Polygamy I'm happily married to one man and am not a Mormon, but I have recently become intrigued by polygamy! n/a

#5708:	June 05, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Summer Get it while it's hot! n/a

#5699:	May 29, 2013	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Writing Comedy Can Make You Millions! Three authors made it big by infusing humor into their writing. Be inspired and try it yourself! n/a

#5683:	May 22, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Hotter Than... Does WW, like a challenge?!! You betcha! n/a

#5641:	May 15, 2013	by Sophy
In the Merry Old Month of May! National Hamburger AND Blood Pressure Month? Who knew May had so much going for it? n/a

#5658:	May 08, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Too Funny How much comedy is too much comedy? n/a

#5647:	May 01, 2013	by Kit of House Lannister
The Trouble With Writing Comedy... Writing genuinely funny Comedy is not easy; humor is subjective. How, then, do you make people laugh? n/a

#5608:	April 24, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Brain Worms! Those itchy little musical notes worming their way through your brain. n/a

#5623:	April 17, 2013	by Sophy
What's Your Favorite Funny Novel? What are some of your favorite, laugh-out-loud, novels? I'll share mine with you and hope to hear some of yours. n/a

#5614:	April 10, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Driving Or, Why New Jersey is a Joke n/a

#5594:	April 03, 2013	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
The Truth can be Funny! Why do we laugh? Because it's obvious - it's the truth. But when stated, it's hilarious! n/a

#5584:	March 27, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
How Sick Is That?! Tummy woes meet their match! n/a

#5574:	March 20, 2013	by Sophy
Turning Eleven Looking back on eleven years of being part of WDC. n/a

#5556:	March 13, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Time A brief time of history. n/a

#5554:	March 06, 2013	by Jaeff \| KBtW of the Free Folk
The Rules of Improv Guidelines to keep in mind when you attempt improvisational comedy. n/a

#5532:	February 26, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Now That's Bazaar! Bargain hunters dream come true. n/a

#5486:	February 19, 2013	by Sophy
The Universe Is Out To Get Me I'm not paranoid. The universe really IS out to get me! n/a

#5515:	February 12, 2013	by Jaeff \| KBtW of the Free Folk
Comedy As A Genre The difference between writing a comedy and writing something with comedy in it. n/a

#5499:	February 05, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Poetry Why you can't get that poem published n/a

#5482:	January 29, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
You Don't Say and Now You Tell Me! Sometimes we miss bits of information that we need. n/a

#5474:	January 22, 2013	by Sophy
HELP! I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up! Now I know why old people go to Arizona and Florida for the winter. Wait, does this mean I'm old? n/a

#5452:	January 08, 2013	by Robert Waltz
Resolutions Why we shouldn't even bother n/a

#5439:	January 01, 2013	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
"Kiss Him Goodbye" The hospital world is very different from our own reality . n/a

#5426:	December 25, 2012	by Sophy
The Holiday Comedy Issue Wishing you a very happy, merry holiday - if you celebrate holidays, that is. If not, um, Happy New Year! n/a

#5408:	December 11, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Apocalypse Now Armageddon drunk that day. n/a

#5380:	December 04, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
By The Time You Read This... The ominous shadow hanging over me as the holidays approach n/a

#5384:	November 27, 2012	by Sophy
Things We Found at Mom's House As promised in my last newsletter, here's more about my experience going through my mother's house last month. n/a

#5372:	November 20, 2012	by JACE - House Targaryen
Humor: It's Everywhere You Are Relate to your audience from your own experiences. n/a

#5363:	November 13, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Depression It's funnier than you think. n/a

#5334:	November 06, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Where have those glasses been?!! You've heard the expression, "if walls could talk," haven't you? n/a

#5336:	October 31, 2012	by Sophy
2012: My Scariest Halloween There are a lot scarier things than zombies and vampires for me this Halloween. n/a

#5329:	October 24, 2012	by Jay's debut novel is out now!
Deliberately Bad Poetry: a Primer A darkly comic practice explained for the uninitiated; where the worst ratings mean the funniest poems. n/a

#5312:	October 17, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Halloween The lighter side of the dark n/a

#5298:	October 10, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Gordon Ramsay Slept in My Bed! Where the Chef goes, trouble follows! n/a

#5291:	October 03, 2012	by Sophy
The Sale of Sophy's House - The End The final chapter in the ongoing saga of the sale of our home. n/a

#5283:	September 26, 2012	by Jaeff \| KBtW of the Free Folk
The Mechanics of Comedy Practical comedy-writing tips for the non-humor inclined. n/a

#5266:	September 19, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Getting Young Because getting old would suck. n/a

#5250:	September 12, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Throne On--Thrown off! Taking the plunge--possibly the most dangerous seat in the house... n/a

#5246:	September 05, 2012	by Sophy
Happy 12th Birthday to WDC! Birthdays are funny! From parties gone wrong to wacky presents, birthdays can provide comedy gold for our writing. n/a

#5227:	August 29, 2012	by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Lady Mondegreen is Dead Are you sure you know the words to your favorite song? n/a

#5223:	August 22, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Being Funny That elusive quality... n/a

#5200:	August 15, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
When the last "birdie" has left the nest The "empty nest syndrome" from a newbie's eyes. n/a

#5191:	August 08, 2012	by Sophy
The Sale of Sophy's House Day 93 of being held hostage by the real estate market and a house that does not want to let us go. n/a

#5155:	August 01, 2012	by Diane
Turning Challenges into Comedy Taking a humorous look at the challenges of daily life. n/a

#5169:	July 25, 2012	by Robert Waltz
I Shouldn't Laugh Things that aren't funny that are funny n/a

#5153:	July 18, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Comedy? Kids are a Natural! Need a way to jump start your funny bone? Hang out with the kids. n/a

#5144:	July 11, 2012	by Sophy
Finding Comedy in the Midst of Tragedy It can be difficult, in life and writing, but there are ways to find great comedy opportunities during sad tragedies. n/a

#5121:	June 27, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Bad Movies So bad they're good? That's one way to look at it. n/a

#5089:	June 20, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
It Ain't Funny! Strangers in the morn, exchanging glances ... n/a

#5085:	June 06, 2012	by Kit of House Lannister
Unintentionally Funny Being unintentionally funny doesn't have to be a bad thing! n/a

#5069:	May 30, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Dialogue Comedic opportunities in an ordinary conversation n/a

#5056:	May 23, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Brimspringa! Keep your Rumspringa, youngins, we adults have our own idea of fun! n/a

#5044:	May 16, 2012	by Sophy
For Sale The COW is full and our house is clean and on the market. Now if someone would just make us an offer! n/a

#5036:	May 09, 2012	by spidey
The Night I Met Christopher Moore I met my favorite Comedy author recently. n/a

#5023:	May 02, 2012	by Robert Waltz
The Sar-Chasm That is, the gap between what you meant and what you said. n/a

#5006:	April 25, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Get Me A Bucket! When a man gets an idea in his head... n/a

#4995:	April 18, 2012	by Sophy
There's Nothing Funny About Moving Mr. Sophy and I are in the market for a new home. And by that I mean Mr. Sophy is. I hate moving, and here's why! n/a

#4982:	April 11, 2012	by Kit of House Lannister
Subtle or Brash? Tread With Care! Some people like their comedy subtle. Some like it "in your face". It's tricky territory for a comedy writer... n/a

#4969:	April 04, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Trust No One April Fools' Day: The aftermath n/a

#4955:	March 28, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Rock-on, Web~Witch, rock-on! Tempers can flair when someone wants your chair. n/a

#4940:	March 21, 2012	by Sophy
Shopping for a New Car Just as gas prices go over $4.00 in the US, Mr. Sophy and I are in the market for a new(er) SUV. Are we nuts or what?! n/a

#4914:	March 07, 2012	by Robert Waltz
The Dimes of March In which your humble editor ponders pecuniary peculiarites n/a

#4882:	February 29, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Wherever WW goes, trouble follows! Sometimes it's hard to avoid unsolicited drama. n/a

#4888:	February 22, 2012	by Sophy
I'm Getting Too Old For This You know how one day you wake up and realize you are too old for _____? (Fill in the blank). This issue is about that. n/a

#4883:	February 15, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
Humor in Anything Sometimes our life situations are simply horrible - it helps to find the humor in any situation. n/a

#4871:	February 08, 2012	by Robert Waltz
February Can it be over now? n/a

#4847:	February 01, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Like Teaching an Old Dog ... Learning new things can be funny--to the watcher, that is! n/a

#4839:	January 25, 2012	by Sophy
The Engagement Last month I told you about the trouble(s) with having a NYE wedding - this month we'll back up a year to the proposal! n/a

#4835:	January 18, 2012	by Sara♥Jean
Finding Inspiration Beating writer's block yet another way - where can inspiration be found? n/a

#4818:	January 11, 2012	by Robert Waltz
Resolutions Why do we even bother? n/a

#4799:	January 04, 2012	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Granny Witchy, needs a new hip! You'll have to remove it from my cold, dead ... ! n/a

#4789:	December 27, 2011	by Sophy
Don't Get Married on New Year's Eve On December 31 I'll celebrate 25 years of wedded something-or-other - only no one cares, since it's New Year's Eve! n/a

#4777:	December 20, 2011	by Jay's debut novel is out now!
The Family You Got to Choose Friends, and the things they do for us. n/a

#4766:	December 13, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Holiday Parties A Survival Guide n/a

#4737:	December 06, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
RamaHanuKwanzMasSolstice How to handle a Christmas without snow n/a

#4738:	November 29, 2011	by Sophy
Surviving the Holidays Humor is your best tool/weapon/friend in getting through the upcoming holiday season. n/a

#4734:	November 22, 2011	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Comedy Relief for NaNo Writers The deadline looms! Enjoy a comedy break to settle your nerves. n/a

#4720:	November 15, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Serious Business Inserting comedy into serious writing n/a

#4700:	November 08, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Welcome to God's Waiting Room You can keep your white Christmas. WW is so outta here! n/a

#4691:	November 02, 2011	by Sophy
Happy "Plan Your Epitaph" Day! Do you want your gravestone to say something clever and witty, or boring and dumb? Assuming the former, write your own! n/a

#4679:	October 26, 2011	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
The Funny Side of Poetry Take the time to read and laugh at some humorous poetry! n/a

#4675:	October 19, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Grammer[sic] Proper grammar is essential - unless you're trying to be funny. n/a

#4655:	October 12, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Comedy is a Calling Telemarketers never die ... n/a

#4642:	October 05, 2011	by Sophy
Going to the Dogs I had one, now I have two, which is more than double the work. Just how does that crazy math work? n/a

#4627:	September 21, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Falling Down It's that time of year again. n/a

#4609:	September 14, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Go Sox! Or is it the Yanks? Disharmony strikes the Web household when staunch fans of baseball differ on a favorite team. n/a

#4595:	September 07, 2011	by Sophy
Happy 11th Birthday WDC! An attempt at a comedic (?) look at WDC's 11th birthday. n/a

#4594:	August 31, 2011	by Kit of House Lannister
The Importance of Laughter Darkness isn't the opposite of light, it is simply its absence. ~ Terry Pratchett n/a

#4576:	August 24, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Internet Comedy Because I'm lazy. n/a

#4559:	August 17, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Take My House...Please! Country living at its best. OR, how to dump your house, on somebody else. n/a

#4545:	August 10, 2011	by Sophy
Back to School Issue Where did summer go? How can we be going back to school already? n/a

#4522:	July 27, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Tech Support Support this. n/a

#4508:	July 20, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Just Don't Bug Me! We all have things that bug us... n/a

#4493:	July 13, 2011	by Sophy
Countdown to 51 I planned to accomplish a lot before I turned 51, which happens in less than a month. Wonder how that turned out? n/a

#4477:	June 29, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Weddings They call it "tying the knot" for a reason - it's complicated. n/a

#4460:	June 22, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Help, I'm at War with "No-Neck Joe"!!! You can check- in anytime you want -- but can you leave? n/a

#4448:	June 15, 2011	by Sophy
The Expense of Trying to Save Money Why does it always costs so much money to save money (and do good for the planet)? n/a

#4434:	June 08, 2011	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
What's the Secret to Writing Comedy? There are many elements to successful comedic writing, but one key component is more important than the rest. n/a

#4427:	June 01, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Exercise It's not really working out... n/a

#4402:	May 25, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Old people -- you gotta love'm! Aging has its humorous rites of passage. n/a

#4395:	May 18, 2011	by Sophy
It's The End of the World As We Know It? Is the world ending May 21, 2011, October 21, 2011, or sometime in 2012? I am so confused ... n/a

#4389:	May 11, 2011	by Ben Langhinrichs
Funny Smells, Funny Sounds Drag your reader's other senses kicking and screaming into the comedy. n/a

#4372:	May 04, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Sick Snot funny. n/a

#4331:	April 27, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
She Sees Dead People Are you in a dead end job? Here's a possible cure... n/a

#4344:	April 20, 2011	by Sophy
Trying to Find the Humor in Paying Taxes In the US our 2010 tax filing deadline Monday. While I find humor in many things, there's nothing funny about taxes. n/a

#4332:	April 13, 2011	by Lornda~ House of Martell ~
Keeping Your Readers Entertained Do your longer works of fiction keep the readers turning the pages? n/a

#4325:	April 06, 2011	by Robert Waltz
I Pity the Fool Where does comedy end and pain begin? n/a

#4304:	March 30, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
No Taxes? Thank You, Uncle Sam! How to spend the windfall of money usually saved for paying taxes. n/a

#4294:	March 23, 2011	by Sophy
How Pets Can Tickle our Funny Bones Our pets offer great opportunities for comedic writing. Don't have a pet? Get one! n/a

#4279:	March 09, 2011	by Robert Waltz
British Humour Brit's an acquired taste... n/a

#4259:	March 02, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Surviving Geographical Irregularities Helpful travel tips (OR) Things I’ve learned along the way to fitting-in. n/a

#4233:	February 23, 2011	by Sophy
Every Day/Week/Month is a Holiday! Since there are wacky alternative holidays every day/week/month, we might as well use them as comedy inspiration. n/a

#4227:	February 09, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Valentine's Day It's about to be Valentine's Day again. So what? n/a

#4208:	February 02, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
If It Isn't One Thing--it's the Mother! Web-Mom and some of her adventures. n/a

#4197:	January 26, 2011	by Sophy
There's Nothing Funny About the Weather Weather extremes getting you down? Warm yourself up (or cool off if you're "down under") by writing about it! n/a

#4195:	January 19, 2011	by Sara♥Jean
Children and Video Cameras When I need to perk up my day, I need to look no further than... children with video cameras. n/a

#4181:	January 12, 2011	by Robert Waltz
Pardon My French Or was that really French? n/a

#4135:	January 05, 2011	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Makin' Bacon & Stuff 2010, is over! Thank you very much! However, some odd events gave it some saving grace! n/a

#4151:	December 28, 2010	by Sophy
Thank Goodness THAT'S Over! Recovering from another endless holiday season, just in the St. Nick of time. n/a

#4137:	December 21, 2010	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD
Which Came First, The Joke Or The Laugh? You laugh because it was funny. Or you laugh because you laughed. n/a

#4132:	December 14, 2010	by Robert Waltz
The War on Christmas Dispatches from the front n/a

#4113:	December 07, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
No! Not Christmas Tree Time, Again! How to pick the perfect tree from the comfort of your home and then some! n/a

#4098:	November 30, 2010	by Sophy
Why a Bathing Suit is NOT a Towel Turning an unexpected situation into an opportunity for comedy writing. n/a

#4091:	November 23, 2010	by Melissa is fashionably late!
Quick! Say Something Funny! Coping with the pressures of lack of inspiraction. n/a

#4079:	November 16, 2010	by Robert Waltz
The Fool Why is comedy important? n/a

#4061:	November 09, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Seam's Odd, It Seems! Are there actually stranger people out there than I? n/a

#4044:	November 03, 2010	by Sophy
Why Do We Still Have Daylight Savings? It's 2010 for crying out loud! When will the modern world finally dump DST? n/a

#4045:	October 27, 2010	by Melissa is fashionably late!
My humor is beyond you. How to cope with punch lines lacking jab. n/a

#4029:	October 20, 2010	by Robert Waltz
Halloween Pun! A Night in the Punsome October n/a

#3998:	October 13, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
This Way to the Check-Out Lane ... Or, Croak Be Not Proud! With Halloween right around the corner, my death muse takes on a comedic life of her own. n/a

#4002:	October 06, 2010	by Sophy
Surviving Another Football Season Getting through another season of American football is no laughing matter -- or is it? n/a

#3978:	September 22, 2010	by Robert Waltz
The Punch Line What happened to the joke? n/a

#3961:	September 15, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Fuhhh-gettaboutit and Laugh! Sometimes, you just have to laugh and roll with the punches. n/a

#3956:	September 08, 2010	by Sophy
Happy 10th Birthday WDC! A comedic (?) look at what else happened during the year WDC was born. n/a

#3936:	September 01, 2010	by Sara♥Jean
Timeless Comedy Have you ever wondered how to make your comedy so funny, people will laugh for years to come? Some have succeeded. n/a

#3931:	August 25, 2010	by Robert Waltz
That's a Verb? A look at the verbing of nouns n/a

#3907:	August 18, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Mount Rushmore, or Less! Some bumps on the road to some famous tourist traps--erh, I mean, recreational areas. n/a

#3900:	August 11, 2010	by Sophy
To AARP or not to AARP? Attempts to find ways to laugh at Father Time (and oneself) as one turns fifty. n/a

#3880:	August 04, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Funny, no way! I can't recall punchlines Comedy is more than a punchline, or tear-away outfit, or perfectly timed pun, and it's all that as well n/a

#3883:	July 28, 2010	by Robert Waltz
Hot Hot hot hot hot hot. Hot. n/a

#3866:	July 21, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
My Son, the Terrorist! Airport check-in, wreaks woes and wonders n/a

#3853:	July 14, 2010	by Sophy
HELP! I'm Trapped at a Convention! Have to attend a boring convention with thousands of even more boring people? Make it a comedy opportunity! n/a

#3826:	July 07, 2010	by Shannon
CAUTION: Wet Floor How an innocent trip to Wal-Mart took an unexpected turn. n/a

#3827:	June 30, 2010	by Robert Waltz
Fourth of July Declare your comedy independence! n/a

#3817:	June 23, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Help! I'm Going to Need a Bigger Grill! A birthday party invitation list, takes on a life of its own! n/a

#3802:	June 16, 2010	by Sophy
My First Real Job - The End Need a spark for your comedy muse? Try writing about your first job -- it's bound to be good for a few laughs! n/a

#3757:	June 09, 2010	by Sara♥Jean
Know Your Audience How can you be sure that those reading your article/story will think it funny? n/a

#3776:	June 02, 2010	by Robert Waltz
Memorial Day Finding comedy relief in even the most serious of observances n/a

#3748:	May 26, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
I've Been Poisoned, I Tell You! A luxury hotel, a romantic get-away, is every woman's dream. Unexpected events can ruin the best laid plans! n/a

#3737:	May 19, 2010	by Sophy
My First "Real" Job - Part 2 Need a spark for your comedy muse? Try writing about your first job -- it's bound to be good for a few laughs! n/a

#3733:	May 12, 2010	by Ben Langhinrichs
Monster Mashups - Horror Humor The odd art of combining horror and humor. It's more popular than you might think. n/a

#3708:	May 05, 2010	by Robert Waltz


#3692:	April 28, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Census OR Senseless Survey? Webwitch simplifies how to fill out the US Census form. n/a

#3681:	April 21, 2010	by Sophy


#3671:	April 14, 2010	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT


#3659:	April 07, 2010	by Robert Waltz


#3621:	March 31, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
It's Just a Little, Green Ball My experience as a golfing newbie n/a

#3631:	March 24, 2010	by Sophy


#3616:	March 17, 2010	by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT


#3602:	March 10, 2010	by Robert Waltz


#3581:	March 03, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
It's Too Early for a House Fire Finding humor while your house burns ... n/a

#3526:	February 24, 2010	by Sophy


#3561:	February 17, 2010	by Ben Langhinrichs
Getting to the Point Quickly Brief fiction can be funny too. n/a

#3547:	February 10, 2010	by Robert Waltz


#3513:	February 03, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.
Driving Me Crazy! Someone's got teach the teen how to drive -- right? Please not me, not me! n/a

#3518:	January 27, 2010	by Sophy


#3508:	January 20, 2010	by Ben Langhinrichs


#3501:	January 13, 2010	by Robert Waltz


#3476:	January 06, 2010	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3464:	December 30, 2009	by Sophy


#3459:	December 23, 2009	by Ben Langhinrichs


#3439:	December 16, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3424:	December 09, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3417:	December 02, 2009	by Sophy


#3398:	November 25, 2009	by Ben Langhinrichs


#3391:	November 18, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3372:	November 11, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3359:	November 04, 2009	by Sophy


#3349:	October 28, 2009	by Ben Langhinrichs


#3347:	October 21, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3326:	October 14, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3313:	October 07, 2009	by Sophy


#3293:	September 30, 2009	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD


#3286:	September 23, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3270:	September 16, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3264:	September 09, 2009	by Sophy


#3245:	September 02, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3241:	August 26, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3212:	August 19, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3208:	August 12, 2009	by Sophy


#3193:	August 05, 2009	by StaiNed-House Targaryen


#3188:	July 29, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3169:	July 22, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3163:	July 15, 2009	by Sophy


#3149:	July 08, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3141:	July 01, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3102:	June 24, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3107:	June 17, 2009	by Sophy


#3100:	June 10, 2009	by Just an Ordinary Boo!


#3088:	June 03, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3069:	May 27, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3059:	May 20, 2009	by Sophy


#3039:	May 13, 2009	by Just an Ordinary Boo!


#3040:	May 06, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#3013:	April 29, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#3006:	April 22, 2009	by Sophy


#2954:	April 15, 2009	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD


#2989:	April 08, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#2970:	April 01, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2959:	March 25, 2009	by Sophy


#2942:	March 18, 2009	by Just an Ordinary Boo!


#2932:	March 11, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#2905:	March 04, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2901:	February 25, 2009	by Sophy


#2879:	February 18, 2009	by THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD


#2882:	February 11, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#2866:	February 04, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2852:	January 28, 2009	by Sophy


#2844:	January 21, 2009	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2830:	January 14, 2009	by Robert Waltz


#2811:	January 07, 2009	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2797:	December 31, 2008	by Sophy


#2791:	December 24, 2008	by spidey


#2781:	December 17, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2758:	December 10, 2008	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2750:	December 03, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2742:	November 26, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2726:	November 19, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2708:	November 12, 2008	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2694:	November 05, 2008	by Sophy


#2688:	October 29, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2675:	October 22, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2655:	October 15, 2008	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2643:	October 08, 2008	by Sophy


#2641:	October 01, 2008	by The Milkman


#2627:	September 24, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2605:	September 17, 2008	by Sssssh! I'm not really here.


#2598:	September 10, 2008	by Sophy


#2588:	September 03, 2008	by The Milkman


#2576:	August 27, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2547:	August 13, 2008	by Sophy


#2539:	August 06, 2008	by NanoWriMo2018 Into the Earth


#2535:	July 30, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2518:	July 23, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2499:	July 16, 2008	by Sophy


#2494:	July 09, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2478:	July 02, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2451:	June 18, 2008	by Sophy


#2400:	June 11, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2428:	June 04, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2422:	May 28, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2377:	May 21, 2008	by Sophy


#2392:	May 14, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2379:	May 07, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2356:	April 30, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2352:	April 23, 2008	by Sophy


#2341:	April 16, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2325:	April 09, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2305:	April 02, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2301:	March 26, 2008	by Sophy


#2286:	March 19, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2271:	March 12, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2253:	March 05, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2247:	February 27, 2008	by Sophy


#2230:	February 20, 2008	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2221:	February 13, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2213:	February 06, 2008	by Diane


#2197:	January 30, 2008	by Sophy


#2176:	January 16, 2008	by Robert Waltz


#2158:	January 09, 2008	by Sophy


#2155:	January 02, 2008	by Sophy


#2136:	December 26, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#2131:	December 19, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#2117:	December 12, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2096:	December 05, 2007	by Sophy


#2083:	November 28, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#2077:	November 21, 2007	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2063:	November 14, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#2056:	November 07, 2007	by spidey


#2036:	October 31, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#2025:	October 24, 2007	by Tigger thinks of Prancer


#2015:	October 17, 2007	by Sophy


#1993:	October 10, 2007	by Sophy


#1986:	October 03, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1964:	September 26, 2007	by spidey


#1959:	September 19, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1944:	September 12, 2007	by Sophy


#1933:	September 05, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1923:	August 29, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1899:	August 22, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1879:	August 15, 2007	by spidey


#1869:	August 08, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1865:	August 01, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1847:	July 25, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1841:	July 18, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1824:	July 11, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1816:	July 04, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1794:	June 27, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1787:	June 20, 2007	by Texas Belle


#1769:	June 13, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1752:	June 06, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1739:	May 30, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1733:	May 23, 2007	by Holly Jahangiri


#1732:	May 23, 2007	by Holly Jahangiri


#1715:	May 16, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1701:	May 09, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1691:	May 02, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1680:	April 25, 2007	by Holly Jahangiri


#1660:	April 18, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1653:	April 11, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1636:	April 04, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1625:	March 28, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1611:	March 21, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1600:	March 14, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1589:	March 07, 2007	by Sophy


#1574:	February 28, 2007	by Holly Jahangiri


#1555:	February 21, 2007	by The Milkman


#1523:	February 14, 2007	by The Milkman


#1530:	February 07, 2007	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1525:	January 31, 2007	by Holly Jahangiri


#1511:	January 24, 2007	by Diane


#1490:	January 17, 2007	by Robert Waltz


#1484:	January 10, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1470:	January 03, 2007	by Holly Jahangiri


#1452:	December 27, 2006	by Kit of House Lannister


#1424:	December 13, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#1415:	December 06, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1407:	November 29, 2006	by Diane


#1396:	November 22, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#1372:	November 15, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#1363:	November 08, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1356:	November 01, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#1336:	October 25, 2006	by The Milkman


#1322:	October 18, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#1314:	October 11, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1305:	October 04, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#1292:	September 27, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#1271:	September 20, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#1262:	September 13, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1254:	September 06, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#1239:	August 30, 2006	by The Milkman


#1218:	August 23, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#1206:	August 16, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1179:	August 09, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#1189:	August 02, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#1166:	July 26, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#1155:	July 19, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1104:	July 12, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#1139:	July 05, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#1122:	June 28, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1108:	June 21, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1100:	June 14, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#1038:	June 07, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#1064:	May 31, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#1058:	May 24, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1034:	May 17, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#1037:	May 10, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#1008:	May 03, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#998:	April 26, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#989:	April 19, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#980:	April 12, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#961:	April 05, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#956:	March 29, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#942:	March 22, 2006	by Holly Jahangiri


#933:	March 15, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#915:	March 08, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#905:	March 01, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#899:	February 22, 2006	by The Milkman


#878:	February 15, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#817:	February 08, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#861:	February 01, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#811:	January 18, 2006	by Beyond the Cloud9


#815:	January 11, 2006	by Mavis Moog


#805:	January 04, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#797:	December 28, 2005	by The Milkman


#775:	December 21, 2005	by Mavis Moog


#762:	December 14, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#759:	December 07, 2005	by Beyond the Cloud9


#748:	November 30, 2005	by The Milkman


#723:	November 23, 2005	by Mavis Moog


#713:	November 16, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#705:	November 09, 2005	by Beyond the Cloud9


#695:	November 02, 2005	by The Milkman


#669:	October 19, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#661:	October 12, 2005	by Beyond the Cloud9


#650:	October 05, 2005	by The Milkman


#633:	September 28, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#620:	September 21, 2005	by Puditat


#611:	September 14, 2005	by Beyond the Cloud9


#603:	September 07, 2005	by The Milkman


#581:	August 31, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#576:	August 24, 2005	by Diane


#562:	August 17, 2005	by Beyond the Cloud9


#552:	August 10, 2005	by The Milkman


#532:	August 03, 2005	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#517:	July 27, 2005	by W.D.Wilcox


#512:	July 20, 2005	by The Milkman


#499:	July 13, 2005	by The Milkman

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