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Not Funny At The Time
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise — Write about something that happened to you that didn't seem at all funny at the time, for example, being stuck in a traffic jam and having a bee fly in through the car window or the time your tenant set your stove on fire and the firemen wrenched it from the wall and tossed it into the backyard. Bring the incident under the humor spotlight and transform it so as to emphasize things that will make your reader smile or laugh.Pacing is important, as are crucial details, and your own confidence that the story does not need analysis or authorial nudging. The last thing you want to do is tell the reader that you're about to lay a funny story on him. Limit: 550 words. The Objective - Because humor resides largely in what attitude you assume toward your material, you must be able to discover and exploit those elements that highlight the comic, the exaggerated, and the unlikely. Keep in mind that you could just as easily take the bee story and make it tragic (bee bites driver, driver crashes into another car, killing infant in back seat).
By Denise E Lindquist4 months ago in Writers
Happiness and Light Unofficial Challenge - The Results!
What’s a judge to do? We had so many happy, bouncy, flouncy, bibbidy boppy (Shout out to Cristal for that phrase that has remained in our grumpy brains since we read her original entry. Alas, we went with an older, more sincere one, but you should still check it out - Paul) entries that this pair of surly curmudgeons were flummoxed by Schmaltz, zest for life and woo woo so deep we had to don waders to work our way through it. And we are both stoked that 4 of you earned Top Stories (20% of entrants)! We received eighteen entries for the Optimistic phase of the challenge that were chock-a-block with rainbows, fluffy critters, and sprites. For the Sarcastic phase of the challenge, we had two entrants who gleefully brought cold hard reality down on the optimistic entries like a couple of kids playing two-fisted Wack-a-Mole.
By Paul Stewart4 months ago in Writers
Dhurandhar Movie 2025: A Powerful Tale of Strategy, Survival, and Silent Strength
Introduction: People are starting to whisper about the Dhurandhar movie 2025 rather than shout about it, and that feels right for a film like this. It is not arriving with flashy promotions or overused hype lines. Instead, it is slowly slipping into conversations among viewers who prefer meaning over noise. Even the title feels deliberate. Dhurandhar suggests sharp thinking, someone who wins by reading the room better than anyone else. That idea seems to quietly shape the entire film.
By David John4 months ago in Writers
2025 Vocal Year in Review
Greetings, Vocal readers! Before 2025 comes to a close and we welcome 2026 into our lives, I'll be going over some of my accomplishments and most impactful stories I've written from this year on Vocal. This will be the final story of 2025. Before I proceed any further, I want to say thanks to my loyal subscribers and supporters for taking the time to read my stories. You're the reason why I continue to write and publish these stories. Also, thanks to those who have sent me one-off tips. Those help out greatly, because you're supporting writers like me on Vocal. Please keep them coming, because I'll be writing and publishing new stories in the new year. If you would like for me to talk about a certain topic and offer my thoughts, please comment down below and I'll take them into consideration. The following stories are not in any particular order. Alright, let's go over some of my most impactful stories first from 2025.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 months ago in Writers
A New Approach To My Vocal Problem
Introduction I have just cancelled my V+ subscription, and am not impressed with Vocal at the moment, whether it is ignorance, incompetence or spitefulness on their part, I don't know. I still cannot post new stories on this account.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Writers
Creatine Moves Beyond the Gym: Innovations in Women’s Health Supplements
Creatine, long regarded as a staple for male athletes and bodybuilders, is emerging as a breakthrough ingredient for women’s health. Recent research highlights cognitive, mood, and menopausal benefits at significantly lower doses than traditional sports protocols, prompting supplement manufacturers to innovate precision formulations for this growing market.
By Abbasi Publisher4 months ago in Writers
Considering The Situation IV
Introduction It has been twenty days since I could use my main account to publish on Vocal. I finally got an email admitting it was the same problem as six months ago, on December 5th, but I have heard nothing since.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA4 months ago in Writers
Election
i just rewatched Election, more villanelle of regret antidote; sometimes the soul needs a dark comedy with an antihero, and Election’s metahumor feeds me what I need. The tropes are bearable because they’re intentional; the way this movie makes fun of itself charms me with it’s cleverness.
By Harper Lewis4 months ago in Writers
