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How to Write Funny Poetry

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Have you ever wanted to create a comic book, but you haven't been quite sure where to start, or what to do? Comics are a rich and fun art form that is finally getting the respect it deserves, combining gorgeous illustrations with face-paced dialogue and stories. Though there is no one "right" way to write a comic book, there are some threads that any burgeoning writer would do well to pull.

Drafting a Compelling Story

1. Think of a short, visual story to translate from your head to the page. Comic books are a blast because they merge written words with cinematic images, blending the best of both novels and movies. Remember this when considering stories-you want something with big, fun images and visuals as well as a fair amount of conversation and dialogue. While there are no wrong ideas, some things to keep in mind include:

Keeping the story visual: A conversation taking place in one room wouldn't work well since you won't have many new scene changes. A character musing to themselves might work, especially if the background reflects their changing thoughts.

Streamlining the story: More characters, locations, and action are great, but it significantly increases the workload on the illustrator. The best comic books tell their stories quickly and efficiently, using both dialogue and visual cues to keep things moving.

An Artistic Style: Great comic books have art that fits seamlessly with the tone of the writing, like the dirty, water colored artwork in V for Vendetta. In short, the tone of the artwork should be the same as the tone of the writing.

2. Draft out the plot of your story in paragraph form. Just start writing, not worrying about form, content, or how it will look on the page. Once you have your idea down, get the pen flowing. Put the characters or idea in motion and see what happens. If you throw 90% of this away, that is okay. Remember the advice of writer and animator Dan Harmon, who claimed that the first draft is 98% terrible, but the next one is only 96% bad, and so on until you have a great story. Find the 2% that's awesome and build off it:

What characters are the most fun to write?

What plot points did you find yourself most interested in exploring?

Are there things that you thought were good ideas that you just can't write? Consider ditching them.

Talk this draft over with some friends to get advice on what they love and how to go forward.

3. Create round, flawed, and exciting characters. Characters drive plots in almost all great movies, comics, and books. Almost all comics are the result of a character who wants something but is unable to get it-from villains trying to rule the world (and heroes trying to save it) to a young girl looking to figure out her complex political environment ( Persepolis). The fun of any comic book, whether about superheroes or average Joes, is following a character's trials, tribulations, and personal flaws as they try to accomplish their goals. A great character:

Has both strength and weaknesses. This makes them relatable. We don't like Superman just because he saves the day, but because his awkward alter-ego Clark Kent reminds us of our own awkward, nervous days.

Has both desires and fears. This adds conflict to your story and makes it more interesting. It's no mistake that Bruce Wayne is scared of bats, just like he's scared of failing his city and parents. This makes him more relatable than a weirdo in a cape.

Has agency. Whenever a character makes a choice, make sure it is the character deciding to do it-not the author forcing the character to do it because "the plot needs it." This is the quickest way to lose your audience.

4. Introduce a problem, fail to solve it, and then resolve the problem with a surprise to create an instant plot. If this sounds too simple, it is. But it is the genesis of all plot. You have your characters, and they have a problem (The Joker is on the loose, the Avengers broke up, Scott Pilgrim got dumped). They decide to fix the problem and fail (The Joker escapes, Captain America and Iron Man start fighting, Scott Pilgrim has to fight 7 exes). In a triumphant final push, your characters finally prevail (Batman defeats The Joker, Cap and Ironman usher in peace, Scott Pilgrim gets the girl). These are your major plot points and you can play with them however you want. But knowing these three stepping stones ahead of time will save you a lot of writing headaches.

"First act-Get your hero up a tree; second act-throw rocks at him; third act-get him down."-Anonymous

Make life hell for your characters. It makes the payoff more rewarding.

You can and should always play with this structure. Don't forget that (spoiler alert) Captain America gets assassinated shortly after peace is brokered in Civil War. This moment is great because it plays off the three-act structure, even as it breaks it with a second, surprising climactic moment.

5. Whenever possible, convey information visually instead of through dialogue or exposition. Say, for example, you have a character who needs to turn a paper in or they fail their class. You could have the character wake up and tell their mom "I need to turn this paper in or I fail." But this is simple and unrewarding to the reader. Consider a few ways to tell this same plot point visually:

A page of illustrations where the character frantically runs through the door, down the hall, to the office, and then finds it "Closed."

A sign on the wall labeled "Final Papers Due TODAY!" that the character walks right by when leaving class.

A single shot of every other student turning in papers, with your character alone at the desk writing furiously, or with his head in his hands.

6. Fill in the dialogue, work shopping it with friends to make it realistic. Finally, once the story and characters are in place, it's time to nail down the dialogue. The trick is to make each character sound as human as possible, but there is actually an easy way to do this: have humans read out each character. Invite over 1-2 close friends and read through the dialogue like a script. You'll hear instantly when people can't quite get the words out or sound unnatural.

There is nothing that says you can't write dialogue first, either! If you like play-writing or screenwriting, you may be more comfortable drafting out scenes in dialogue as opposed to timelines.

Building a Mock-Up

1. Create several timelines: one for what should be shown to the reader in the story, what action needs to occur, where character development will go, etc. Other timelines will need to be made for each character, so you know what their life has been so far, where it is going, etc. These will help you keep the pages and stories straight, visualizing where each character needs to be at each portion of the book.

2. Divide a blank page into panels for your story. Keep in mind pacing, so if your main character has just discovered the bones of a monster in her backyard, the reader gets to have a nice big picture to look at and take their time viewing.

3. Keep your script page and graphic page side by side as you work. Many professionals will use two pages, one for the script and one for the pictures. Remember, the trick of comic books is your balance between words and visuals, and this is easiest to see side-by-side. You can tick off each caption and frame as you work. For example, the script might go:

[Page 1.] Spiderman is swinging down the streets when he spots 2 police cars chasing a yellow sports car.

Caption1: Hmm it's strangely quiet today...

Caption 2: I guess I spoke too soon!

[Page 2.] Spiderman is swinging down the street and the two blank caption spaces.

4. Hire an artist, or finish the work yourself, once you're happy with the mock-up. If you've been diligent about clean professional work, you might be able to turn the mock-up itself into the book. Otherwise, get to work on the actual thing, using your mock-up as the guide. Sketching, inking, and coloring a comic book is a serious undertaking. But it is also a ton of fun.

Getting Your Book into the World

1. Consider self-publishing and marketing your book. It's a daunting task, but doable. Printing may get expensive, but you get complete control over the entire book, ensuring that your vision gets onto the page unfiltered.

To self-publish a comic book, simply create a PDF from the pages using Amazon Self Publish or a similar site.

2. Understand off the bat that the world of publishing is not always easy or fair. There are so many manuscripts that hit the desks of publishers that many are thrown out without being read. This isn't to discourage you -- many amazing books get through, too! -- but rather to prepare you for the hard work ahead. Having a book you love and feel proud will make the slog of publishing much, much more bearable.

Don't forget that even the most famous authors were rejected 100's of time before success. It may hurt now, but working through it separates published comics from unpublished.

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If you're planning to write a comic book, create a timeline showing what the reader will learn at each point in the story. Next, make timelines for each character so you can keep track of their development. To combine your story with images, make a fully mock-up by dividing a blank page into sections, then add a sketch of the picture and the text you want to go together in each section. Once your mock-up is finished, hire an artist to make the final product or design it yourself. To learn how to come up with a compelling story by creating exciting characters and how to market your comic book, read on!

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We've gathered five fun creative writing activities you can assign to spark a love for writing. Our hope is that these activities will create a workshop-like environment that fosters feedback and collaboration in your writing classroom.

You'll notice that none of the activities focuses on the technical aspects of writing. Instead, the activities encourage creativity, reflection, and self-expression-hallmarks of meaningful writing.

Minilesson 1: InstaMemory

1. Imagine a favorite memory as a cellphone picture.

2. Finish this sentence starter: My memory snapshot shows . . .

3. Keep writing until you've described your memory snapshot in full. Make sure to include who is in it, what is happening, where it is happening, and when it is happening. Note colors, emotions, facial expressions, and other visual details about the moment.

4. Read your memory snapshot. Does your writing create a clear picture?

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Minilesson 2: Back-and-Forth Stories

Writing back-and-forth stories takes a little creativity and a lot of flexibility. How long can you and a partner keep this story going?
An abandoned home sat at the top of the hill. Matt and Brianna knew the rumors about it, but they had to see it for themselves. They tiptoed their way up the steps, and when they reached the door, it swung open. Inside . . .

1. Continue the story. Write for two minutes.

2. Pass the story to a writing partner.

3. The partner continues the story where you left off and writes for two minutes before passing the story back.

4. Continue writing and passing the story every two minutes.

5. How long can you keep the story going? What happens inside the house?

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Minilesson 3: Four-Star Food Review

1. List the food items that would make up your ideal fall meal. Include one main dish, one side dish, one dessert, and one drink.

2. Describe the looks, smells, and tastes associated with the meal.

3. Finish this sentence: My meal reminds me of fall, because . . .

4. Use the details you've collected to write a review of your meal in one or two paragraphs. Exchange your review with a partner to see how your meals compare.

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Minilesson 4: Now how do I get out of this one?

1. List ten chores or tasks you hate doing. Cleaning my room is an example of a chore you might not like.

2. Select four tasks from your list and write a creative excuse explaining why you can't or haven't completed each one. Make your excuses as original and wild as possible.

3. When you've finished, exchange your work with a classmate. Read and discuss each other's excuses.

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Minilesson 5: Diary of a Famous Figure

1. List three famous people or characters you like or admire.

2. Imagine you are one of the famous figures from your list.

3. As that person, think of what you would do on a summer day.

4. Write a diary entry (or blog post) about your special day as the famous person.

5. Then write additional entries as you so choose.

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We keep a lot of things in our heads, but we put less down on paper. All those thoughts and ideas bouncing around can sometimes feel overwhelming. You have to-do lists, hopes, dreams, secrets, failures, love, loss, ups and downs. Ideas come and go, feelings pass. How do you remember all of them? How do you keep them organized? A great way to keep your thoughts organized and clear your mind is to write them down in a journal. Writing is a great exercise for anyone and by expressing yourself in a personal place is a wonderful way to stay sane.

Starting a Journal

To start a journal, you just need to be willing to write. You don't have to write well, you just need to want to do it. You don't even need to decide what to write, you just need to let your words flow. Once you've decided you want to create a journal, here is a long list of instructions to guide you:

Set up a schedule of when you play to write in your journal. You want to turn your writing into a habit, so create a schedule. Pick a time and the days of the week you will want to write and create a timely calendar reminder, so you don't forget. By scheduling the same times, journaling will become a natural and regular part of your agenda that you can look forward to.

Find the right space to write.

When you're writing, it is helpful to be in a space where you can focus and concentrate. A quiet room with no distractions works best. Allow yourself to focus on your writing, without any interruptions. Make sure you are able to sit upright and are comfortable. An office or a study room is always great.

Buy a physical journal or Sign-up for Penzu

Penzu is a digital journal that will allow you to write from any device. It will make your journal writing incredibly easy-to-use, accessible, organized and private. It will save all your work and date it for you, so you never need to remember. It is a great tool for writing anywhere and keeping your work in one place.

Close your eyes and reflect on your day.

You may not know what to write about and that's okay. Your journal can be about anything you want. A good way to begin writing is to close your eyes and think about what you're feeling.

Ask yourself questions.

What has happened that day? How did that make you feel? Are you excited about anything? Why? Reflect on the thoughts and feelings you've been having.

Dive in and start writing.

It is easy to begin sentences with, "I feel," or "I think," or "I wonder." Don't feel pressured to stick to any particular form or topic. The beginning of your journal writing can just be an introduction to your thoughts at the time. This is your personal space, so you should feel comfortable writing.

Time yourself.

Set a time for how long you want to write. Somewhere between 5-20 minutes is ideal, depending on how much you want to jot down. Setting a time will help you stay focused and stop you from getting carried away. It is easy to feel like you need to write down every detail and this will help prevent that.

Re-read your entry and add additional thoughts.

When you are finished writing a journal entry, go back and read through it. Once you have reviewed what you have written, add a couple sentences at the end about what you noticed or thought about your words. If you can, summarize your thoughts in a sentence or two. That is a great way to narrow in on topics.

10 Tips When Writing a Journal

Here are some tips to get started properly and consistently writing in your journal.

1. Set a schedule

As we mentioned earlier in the article, setting a schedule is a great first step. Decide how many times you want to write and set a schedule. Whether it be once a day, or once a week, decide on a time you want to write and don't skip it.

2. Keep it private

A journal is personal and should be a place you feel comfortable expressing yourself honestly and truthfully. Penzu keeps your journal safe and secure, with all your entries made private by default, only made available to share under your command.

3. Meditate

Any journal entry will benefit from some moments of reflection before you begin writing. Before you start writing, go to a quiet place and focus on your breath for a few minutes. This is a wonderful exercise to clear your head and settle your thoughts.

4.Brainstorm

If you want your journal to be about something specific, brainstorm ideas to write about. You can write a bible journal, a dream journal, cooking, work, school, anything you want! Feel free to start writing down ideas of what you are interested in or feel you should be writing about. This is the perfect place to get your creative juices flowing. Check out this page for a list of all the different types of journals.

5.Date your entry

It is important to keep each journal entry dated, so you know when you wrote it. You will want to go back through your journal at some point and see when the entries of the topic you're writing about were added. Also, it will be nice to see how you were feeling at different points in your life. Penzu automatically dates your entries for you, so you don't have to worry about remembering to do it.

6.Title your entry

If you can, try and title your entries. This will help you navigate your journal and keep your writings focused. You don't need to title it before you start writing though. A great way to think of a title is after you've written, but it is something to keep in mind.

7.Write naturally

When writing, don't feel like you have to follow any form or structure. Just do what comes naturally. Follow your train of thought and see what kind of writing follows.

8.Write quickly

Don't let writer's block get in your way. Just keep writing whatever comes to mind. It is always hard to stop and start again, so keeping writing. It doesn't have to make sense. Don't think too much about the words you are putting on the page. You can make sense of them later.

9.Write honestly

Your journal is for your eyes only, so be honest. You don't want to lie to yourself. Be real with your thoughts, feelings and opinions. Be as candid as you can. You want your journal to be an honest representation of yourself and the times you're writing in.

10. Have fun

Writing a journal should be an enjoyable experience. Have fun with your writing and take pleasure in it. Writing in your journal shouldn't be a chore. It should be something you look forward to doing, so make it a fun exercise.

8 Extra Tips For New Journal Writers

Writing a journal entry is different for everyone. We all write differently and about different things, so it is a different experience for everyone. We can help with pointing you in the right direction, whatever that direction may be. Here are some tips to get you started:

1. Think about what you want to write.

Your journal doesn't need to have a theme, but an easy way to start writing an entry is to think about what you want to write about.

Do you want to write about that day's events?

Do you want to write about your plans for tomorrow?

Are you planning a trip?

Are you working on a project?

Are you in a new relationship?

Do you want to discuss your family?

Decide what you wish to discuss and go in that direction.

2. Try writing with a journaling prompt

If you are having trouble deciding on a topic, try writing personally and/or creatively to get you started. Here are some journaling prompts you could think about:

What is your earliest childhood memory?

What is/was your favorite subject in school? Why?

Write a poem about your first romantic encounter.

What is your biggest secret?

Who is someone in your life that made a large impact on you? Why?

3. Plan ahead

Make sure you have a designated time to write. That way you can start thinking about what you want to write throughout the day and can prepare ideas. This will also get you looking forward to writing.

4. Practice

Write as much as possible. Writing will become easier you more you do it. Try and get into the habit of writing regularly and your entries will start coming to you naturally.

5. Write letters

There are certainly times in your life where you wish you said something, or wish you didn't say something. Write about these moments. Think about writing letters that you will never send. They can be addressed to specific people or not, but they are great outlets for honest thoughts and make for compelling entries.

6. Try different perspectives

A helpful method of writing is to write from different perspectives. Pick a topic or event to write about and try writing in from someone else's perspective, like a parent's, a friend's, or even an animal's. It is healthy to think about things from different points of view.

7. Add pictures

Pictures say a thousand words and can certainly inspire more. With Penzu you can import photos right into your entries, so feel free to add them throughout or just at the beginning to give you inspiration. You can talk about what is happening in the picture, the person that took it, what isn't pictured, or just what it means to you. Think of it as giving the picture a long caption.

8. Free write

Free writing is without direction, structure or motive. This means just take yourself to the page and go wild. Whenever an idea pops into your head, just write it down. It doesn't have to be cohesive or have a purpose.

To Start Writing in a Journal With Penzu

Now that you've learned many tips of how to start and write in a journal, it's time to get started with Penzu. Here's how to get started:

1. Grab your phone, computer or tablet.

2. Make sure you are connected to WiFi.

3. Go to Penzu.com to create an account.

4. Enter your name, email and a password for your account.

5. Download the apps.

6. Log in and begin writing!

Writing journals is simple and easy! Download Penzu today and get let the words flow!

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