Luke Edley

Humorous fiction writer, poet and novelist. Fond of satire. Interested in comic novels, black comedy and tales of satirical derring-do.

What makes something funny? Benign Violation Theory may help writers understand what makes things amusing.

Why are writers prone to depression?

A review of the satirical literary novel Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris.

If you have a full-time job, finding time to write can be a huge challenge. How can you still write if you feel you have no time?

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A review of the epistolary science-fiction novel Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes.

The six main aspects of comedy within Shakespearean plays and how they can be used by modern writers.

A review of the contemporary literary fiction novel Darkmans by Nicola Barker.

An introduction to the term caricature and what it means for writers.

A review of the satirical espionage thriller novel Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene.

A man takes part in a sleep study to find out what lurks behind his nightmares.