50 Tips for Writing.
35. Too much sarcasm can kill a story
Too much sarcasm can kill a story. I know we all like to think we are all masters of sarcasm and such, but if you're writing horror, unless you're truly a one-of-a-kind wonder wall, the sarcasm has got to go. If you're a narrator for a romantic comedy, limit the amount of sarcasm before the reader becomes put off from the story and think you're just venting through your story. Not EVERY female protagonist has to be the sarcastic, stubborn, strong willed, drop dead gorgeous and snappy lead. Not EVERY female has to have a iron backbone and concrete arsenal of poison tipped invectives at her disposal. Not EVERY female protagonist is quick on her feet, the perfect slender model thin size and always witty with the automatic best comebacks. While sarcasm is very adorable and all, give other elements for your story and characters. Everyone has a different sense of sarcasm and how they interpret things, sometimes, no one will laugh at what YOU think is ironic because face it, sarcasm gets old these days.