Are you trying to be funny?

by Keith Marshall
(Kuala Lumpur)

Be very wary when attempting to write humorous material.
Most comical situations have been covered by other authors and it is therefore difficult to come up with something that is both original and funny.
Readers have very diverse senses of humour, your work will only appeal to those who share yours.
If you use sarcasm or irony ensure the reader is aware, otherwise it may fall flat.