I’m in the mood for some fun writing jokes.
Did you know that April is National Humor month? No surprise—it starts on April Fool’s Day (April 1st).
In a 2016 review, scientists linked laughter to reduced stress, a more efficient immune system, increased pain tolerance, cardiovascular benefits, and more.
Even better—other research has connected laughter and the positive mood it generates with increased creativity.
I invite you to use this month—National Humor month—to reset your routine as a writer. Find at least 15 minutes in your daily schedule when you can write. To boost your creativity, read or watch something that makes you laugh before you start.
You may be amazed at how much it helps!
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for some humorous inspiration, here are a few fun jokes I gathered from around the web about writers and the writing life.
10 Writing Jokes & Memes to Boost a Writer’s Mood
Since I’ve become a full-time freelancer, I’ve made quite a few sales.
My car, my house, my clothes…
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A writer died and was given the option of going to heaven or hell.
She decided to check out each place first. As the writer descended into the fiery pits, she saw row upon row of writers chained to their desks in a steaming sweatshop. As they worked, they were repeatedly whipped with thorny lashes.
“Oh my,” said the writer. “Let me see heaven now.”
A few moments later, as she ascended into heaven, she saw rows of writers, chained to their desks in a steaming sweatshop. As they worked, they, too, were whipped with thorny lashes.
“Wait a minute,” said the writer. “This is just as bad as hell!”
“Oh no, it’s not,” replied an unseen voice. “Here, your work gets published.”
What’s random, disgusting, and will put you on an FBI watch list?
A writer’s browser history.
George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matthew McConaughey got together to make a movie.
GC: I’ll direct.
LD: I’ll produce.
MM: I’ll write, I’ll write, I’ll write.
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How do you make a small fortune in publishing?
First you start with a large fortune…
A man walks into a library, goes up to the counter, and says, “Can I have a pint of bitter, please?”
The librarian says, “My dear sir, this is a library!”
And the man says, “I’m sorry,” then whispers, “Can I have a pint of bitter?”
What do you call a writer with health insurance?
Married.
What would you find in Charles Dickens’s pantry?
The best of thyme, the worst of thyme.
Editor to writer: We loved all the words in your manuscript, but we were wondering if you could put them in a completely different order.
Featured photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels.
References:
26 hilarious jokes about making a living as a writer. (2020, March 2). Thought Catalog. https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2020/03/26-hilarious-jokes-about-making-a-living-as-a-writer/
Classic jokes for writers. (2018, June 3). BREVITY’s Nonfiction Blog. https://brevity.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/classic-jokes-for-writers/
Got any good lit jokes? (2022, February 23). Welcome to Open Book. https://open-book.ca/Writer-in-Residence/Archives/Kim-Moritsugu/Got-Any-Good-Lit-Jokes
Linton, B. (2021, July 17). Jokes for book lovers & authors. Beth Linton – Helen. https://www.bethlinton.co.uk/post/jokes-for-book-lovers
Maryam. (2020, November 18). 17 funny writer memes that will make your day. Medium. https://bettermarketing.pub/17-funny-writer-memes-that-will-make-your-day-c0d63c43c95b
Writing jokes and puns. (2021, September 17). LaffGaff, Home of Fun And Laughter. https://laffgaff.com/writing-jokes-puns/
Brightened my day!
So glad to hear that!