How To Write Funny
Episode 48 | Alex Stevenson
Mar 13, 2023
Cartoonist and writer Alex Stevenson shares her unconventional journey of starting her comics on the internet and using memes to gain a large following. They discuss creating memes, trolls, and funny characters on the internet, as well as the challenges of navigating edgy comedy and potential offense. They also talk about promoting their work, the challenges of the traditional comics industry, preemptive apologies in comedy, interacting with fans, and the issues of appearance and content creation.
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Quick takeaways
- Humor is the main focus of the comics, while the style of drawing is secondary.
- Engaging with followers and responding to comments is crucial for organic growth on social media.
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Creating Memes and Goofy Characters
The podcast episode features an interview with Alex Stevenson, a cartoonist and writer known for her popular comic strip called Cartoon's Hate Her. Alex explains that she got into creating memes and goofy characters by growing up on the internet and being active on platforms like Reddit. She shares how she enjoys the process of making up funny characters and interacting with people online. Despite not being a trained artist, she emphasizes that humor is the main focus of her comics, and the style of the drawing is not as important as long as it matches the text.
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