Can the Main Character Be Funny? (Holly Schindler)
I was recently asked: Why is the funny character so often the side character? And to go along with that... can your main character be the funny one? (Spoiler alert: absolutely.) In this video, I explore a little of the history of the funny side character and why that side character lends itself to humor. I also explore two scenarios in which humor is actually essential for a main character, with a couple of easily-recognizable examples. (These aren't necessarily MG examples, but the principle still applies.) You can check out more of my writing vids on my YouTube . If you're diving into comedic writing, you can check out my Patreon , where I've been digging into comedy while rescuing a rom-com I tucked away in the drawer. ~ Holly Schindler is the author of the MG The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky
