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Trying to Ground a Story With Comedy? Write Like a Child

Trying to Ground a Story With Comedy? Write Like a Child

Readers can relate to the reality of humorous dialogue and observations through a kid’s POV — because they were children once too.

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Andrew Belfry
May 03, 2023
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Kids are funny. Like actually funny. And maybe I have children on the brain because mine have been home for days sick with a stomach bug.

Disclaimer: This piece may make up in egregious typos what it lack in analysis. I apologize in advance. In my defense — I’m very tired and the only one minding this shop.

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Ok, back to it. There is something unique about…

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