16 Comic Types
Submitted by greg on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 07:56
There are at least 16 different kinds of funny 'types' - and infinite variations. If you're writing any kind of sketch, script or novel, please consider an array of differentiated characters.
Angry ranter
Sarcastic/Wise-Cracker/Smart-ass
Dry wit/Straight man/woman
Neurotic Worrier
Practical joker
Doofus/Idiot/Moron
Pompous Buffoon
Clown (conscious buffoon)
Anarchist/Provocateur (political clown)
Gossip/Busybody
Dirty Boy/Girl (includes Potty-mouth & Double-Entredrers)
- Inappropriate (on purpose or not)
Dizzy/Ditzy/Airhead
Space Cadet/Stoner
Nerd/Dweeb/Scientist
Mad Professor
And remember, they each get laughs in their own way. If you think of others I missed, please let me know.
WSAT: The Writing Skills Aptitude Test - Evaluate your writing strengths and find out what's in your creative toolkit
Submitted by greg on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 22:12
“Find out who you are. Then do it on purpose.”
- Dolly Parton
What’s that? You say you have certain natural strengths as a writer? You want to choose Projects that play to your strengths – or develop weaker muscles – but you’re not sure exactly what’s in your creative toolkit?
The WSAT (Writing Skills Aptitude Test) is a way to rate your own skills at different aspects of the writing process. If you want to make things really interesting, ask someone familiar with your writing to evaluate your strengths and see if it jibes with your own assessment.
