r/comedywriting

5.4K archived posts · Jun 2011 – Aug 2026

Comedy Writing

r/comedywriting

This subreddit is dedicated to the growth of comedy. You are welcome to join us as long as you can be a **constructive** member of the community. Having a post history that shows you're *not* a wanker is a big plus.

Created Jun 1, 2011 · restricted

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A subreddit for people who want to be funny in words. Sketches, humorous essays, written jokes, and the like are all welcome. If it's text and meant to be humorous this is the place.

If you are looking to collaborate...

...you must post some work you've already completed. Posts looking for collaborators without a history of work will be removed. If you don't have any work to show, write something and post it. We will help you. (More...)

No Personal Blogs & No Videos

Either make a text post or submit a link to PDF on Imgur. If it's a sketch or screenplay use one of the tools below to format it properly. This will improve your chances of getting read and critiqued immensely.

Tools

Celtx - Free script writing software
Final Draft - $250 Pro level script writing software
Scrivener - $45 writing software beloved by the Vonnegut reposters over at r/writing

Reading List

Way of the Laugh - Book on writing funny by subreddit mod Jim Hodgson. Free for subreddit members with password "fartbutts."
How to Critique - It's easy and fun.
What Works (How To Get a Job in TV Writing) - Dan French. A must read for TV humor wannabes.
Jokes: Philosophical Thoughts on Joking Matters - Ted Cohen
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life - Steve Martin
The Comic Toolbox: How To Be Funny Even if You're Not - John Vorhaus
And Here's the Kicker: Conversations with 21 Top Humor Writers on their Craft - Mike Sacks

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