Ask the Author: Rascal .
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Rascal .
Start by putting ideas in writing. Napkins work! Scraps of paper! Sometimes the corner of a place-mat. Put this in one area (A folder or big envelope) and when it starts to get full, read them and make a story. My problem is reading my own handwriting. I draw a story board with key words. Some people use a diagram or outline. When you are done. READ IT!!! make sure it makes sense.
Rascal .
Again - I am not the normal writer. Because I do jokes under a pen name, I feel flattered when someone tells me a joke that is already in one of the books. I have 4 out there, and the 5th is on the way. I enjoy a joke told to me and laugh. Sometimes I hear it several times. If I do, I know it is a good joke.
Keep in mind, in some of the serious situations, humans will have fun. In WWII when surrounded by the enemy and asked to surrender, the commander replied, "NUTS!" The enemy did not know what it meant. Have fun when you write.
Keep in mind, in some of the serious situations, humans will have fun. In WWII when surrounded by the enemy and asked to surrender, the commander replied, "NUTS!" The enemy did not know what it meant. Have fun when you write.
Rascal .
My books are very different in that they are a compilation of jokes. Writers block can be overcome by observing people. People are funny! Politicians are really funny, especially when they are trying to be serious. with politics I try to change the situation to a business person, I do not want to play sides. ex: One congressman says to another, " " (see it is political but does not show a side." Another way is to listen when you get your hair cut. People talk about their kids and spouses.
Rascal .
I'm working on the cover for the 5th joke book in the series.
Rascal .
I have written off and on all of my life. I never wrote a joke book before, only technical material. The joke books started out as 3X5 cards and I compiled them into a book. The jokes far outsell the serious material. My bills now inspire me.
Rascal .
People send me jokes and I compile them. I write a few of the jokes. Most however are revisions of classic jokes dating back to the Vaudeville days or before. The money and cost of items are more. So bitching about the cost of gas going up to 15 cents must now be revised to the current pricing.
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