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Punny Business: The Ultimate Collection of Writer Jokes & Puns

Need a laugh? This post is packed with hilarious writer jokes, puns, & one-liners. Get your daily dose of wit here!

Calling all word nerds, grammar gurus, and punctuation perfectionists! Need a break from battling writer’s block and wrestling with wayward words? You’ve come to the right place. Prepare to unleash your inner comedian with a collection of hilarious writer jokes and puns guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.

Whether you’re a seasoned novelist, a budding blogger, or simply someone who appreciates the art of language, these jokes are for you. Get ready to laugh, share, and maybe even inspire your next witty sentence.

So, ditch the thesaurus for a few minutes and embrace the lighter side of writing. Let’s dive into a world where metaphors meet mirth and semicolons spark smiles.

Punny Business: The Ultimate Collection of Writer Jokes & Puns


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  • Why did the novelist bring a ladder to the library? Because she heard the stories were towering!
  • What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato. (Perfect for writer’s block!)
  • I told my wife I’m writing a book about teleportation. She said, “Great, can you send me a copy?”
  • Meme Idea: Image of a stressed writer surrounded by empty coffee cups. Caption: “My muse right now is 50% caffeine, 50% desperation.”
  • Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! (Relatable for writers dealing with unreliable sources.)
  • Meme Idea: Drakeposting meme. Drake looking disgusted at “Writing a first draft without editing.” Drake looking approvingly at “Writing a first draft knowing you’ll mercilessly edit later.”
  • Long Joke: A writer walks into a bar and orders a drink. As the bartender serves it, the writer says, “You know, I’m writing a story, and I need a good villain. Someone truly despicable.” The bartender leans in and whispers, “Have you considered a character who uses ‘literally’ incorrectly?”
  • Meme Idea: Woman yelling at a cat meme. Woman: “WHY WON’T YOU JUST WRITE YOURSELF, BOOK?!” Cat: smug cat face
  • What’s a writer’s favorite type of tree? A story tree! (A tree with lots of branches… of plot!)
  • Meme Idea: Distracted Boyfriend meme. Boyfriend: “Writing.” Girlfriend: “Editing.” Distracted Boyfriend: “Procrastination.”
  • Two writers are talking. One says, “I’m suffering from writer’s block.” The other replies, “Don’t worry, you’ll get over it eventually…it’s just a plot bunny hop.”
  • Meme Idea: A picture of a blank Word document with the caption: “My greatest fear.”
  • What do you call a writer who’s always right? Incorrigible!
  • Long Joke: A writer is struggling to finish their novel. They try everything – different writing environments, motivational speeches, even hiring a writing coach. Nothing seems to work. Finally, in desperation, they consult a psychic. The psychic gazes into their crystal ball and says, “I see… I see… a successful book! But it’s not yours.”
  • Meme Idea: Spongebob “Ight Imma Head Out” meme. Spongebob: “My plot holes.”

Writer Jokes: Puns That Will Make You LOL


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Get ready for a barrage of wordplay crafted specifically for the writing community. These puns are designed to tickle your funny bone and remind you that even in the solitary world of writing, there’s always room for a good laugh. Prepare for some seriously punny business!

Writer Jokes: Puns That Will Make You LOL

  • I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
  • Why did the writer bring a ladder to the library? Because he wanted to reach new heights in his writing!
  • I tried to write a book about kleptomania, but everything kept getting stolen.
  • What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato.
  • I’m writing a book about the history of glue. I’m really stuck on the ending.
  • Why did the comma stop? Because he needed a pause.
  • Never date a tennis player. Love means nothing to them.
  • Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.
  • I just wrote a book on reverse psychology. Do NOT read it!
  • What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!

Writer Jokes: One-Liners for the Grammatically Inclined

For the sticklers and the syntax enthusiasts, these one-liners pack a punch of grammatical humor. Prepare to chuckle at the nuances of language and the quirky rules we writers love to obsess over. These jokes are short, sweet, and grammatically sound (mostly!).

Writer Jokes: One-Liners for the Grammatically Inclined

  • I used to hate facial hair… then it grew on me.
  • I’m afraid for the calendar. Its days are numbered.
  • Santa’s helpers are subordinate clauses.
  • Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
  • Let’s eat Grandma! Let’s eat, Grandma! Punctuation saves lives.
  • The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
  • A pessimist’s blood type is always B-negative.
  • I can’t think of a good joke. You try.
  • I’m pretty sure my birth certificate is an apology letter from the condom factory.
  • I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.

Writer Jokes: Jokes About Writer’s Block

Ah, writer’s block, the bane of our existence. But even this frustrating state can be a source of humor. These jokes poke fun at the blank page, the endless staring, and the desperate attempts to conjure inspiration. We’ve all been there, might as well laugh about it!

Writer Jokes: Jokes About Writer's Block

  • I’ve been battling writer’s block for weeks. I’m starting to think the blank page is winning.
  • My therapist told me to embrace my mistakes. So I started writing a novel. Still blocked.
  • I’m not sure what’s worse: having writer’s block or knowing you have nothing to say.
  • Writer’s block is just your muse taking a nap. A very, very long nap.
  • I tried to write a haiku about writer’s block. It only has two lines.
  • My brain is like a search engine with writer’s block. No results found.
  • I asked writer’s block what it wanted. It just stared blankly back.
  • I’m so good at avoiding writing, I should write a book about procrastination. Still blocked, though.
  • My muse is on vacation. Indefinitely.
  • I’ve got writer’s block so bad, I can’t even write a tweet about having writer’s block.

Writer Jokes: Funny Stories About the Writing Process


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The writing process is a rollercoaster of emotions, from the initial spark of an idea to the final, polished draft. These jokes capture the absurdity and the triumphs of that journey, reminding us that even the most frustrating moments can be hilarious in retrospect.

Writer Jokes: Funny Stories About the Writing Process

  • I spent three hours outlining my novel yesterday, only to realize I was outlining a different book entirely.
  • I once accidentally emailed my entire manuscript to my grandma. She said it was “interesting.”
  • My character said, “I’m thinking of getting a cat.” I then spent the next two weeks writing 30,000 words about cat breeds.
  • I finally finished my novel, celebrated with pizza, and then realized I forgot to save the last chapter.
  • I asked my editor for feedback on my manuscript. She said, “I’m not sure what’s going on here.”
  • I started writing a thriller, but it quickly devolved into a romantic comedy about talking squirrels.
  • My writing group spent an hour debating the proper use of the Oxford comma in my grocery list.
  • I spent more time researching historical inaccuracies in my historical fiction than actually writing the fiction.
  • I rewrote the same sentence 17 times today. I still don’t like it.
  • My cat walked across my keyboard and deleted half my novel. I think she’s my harshest critic.

Writer Jokes: Puns About Literary Genres

From fantasy to romance, each literary genre has its own quirks and conventions. These puns playfully poke fun at those tropes, highlighting the humor inherent in the stories we love to read and write. Get ready for some genre-bending wordplay!

Writer Jokes: Puns About Literary Genres

  • I’m writing a mystery novel. It’s full of suspense… I don’t even know what’s going to happen next.
  • My romance novel is so steamy, it’s practically a fire hazard.
  • I tried to write a sci-fi novel, but it was just too out of this world.
  • Why did the fantasy novel break up with the horror novel? Too much drama.
  • I’m writing a historical fiction novel. It’s very accurate…ly made up.
  • What do you call a sad fantasy novel? A tale of woe-rcs.
  • I’m reading a biography about procrastination. I’ll tell you about it later.
  • I started writing a children’s book about grammar. It’s very adjective-able.
  • My thriller novel is so good, it’ll leave you in suspense-ion.
  • I’m writing a cookbook. It’s my autobiography.

Writer Jokes: Jokes About Grammar and Punctuation

Grammar and punctuation: the writer’s best friends (and sometimes worst enemies). These jokes celebrate the intricacies of language, from the Oxford comma to the semicolon, reminding us that even the smallest mark can make a big difference.

Writer Jokes: Jokes About Grammar and Punctuation

  • A misplaced apostrophe is an appalling appositive.
  • Semicolons: connecting independent clauses since forever.
  • Why did the period run away from the sentence? It was the end of its rope.
  • I’m starting a band called “Comma Chameleon.”
  • Proper punctuation saves lives! Let’s eat Grandma! vs. Let’s eat, Grandma!
  • I have mixed feelings about commas, they’re like… sometimes they’re necessary, sometimes they’re not.
  • I’m so obsessed with grammar, I even correct my GPS.
  • What’s the difference between a cat and a comma? One has claws at the end of its paws, the other is a pause at the end of a clause.
  • I’m writing a book about grammar. It’s going to be very exclamatory!
  • My therapist says I have a problem with run-on sentences, and I just keep going and going and going.

Writer Jokes: Jokes About Authors and Famous Books

From Shakespeare to Austen, famous authors and their iconic works provide endless fodder for humor. These jokes riff on classic literature and the personalities behind the stories, offering a lighthearted take on literary legends. Get ready for some bookish banter!

Writer Jokes: Jokes About Authors and Famous Books

  • What do you call a sad strawberry? A blueberry! (Ode to Shakespeare)
  • Why did Hemingway always carry a pencil? To write a short story.
  • What’s Voldemort’s favorite subject in school? Arithmatic! (Harry Potter)
  • Why did the librarian return the book to late? She was having a novel experience.
  • I asked Stephen King for writing advice. He just said, “Write what scares you.” So I wrote a grocery list.
  • What kind of car does Edgar Allan Poe drive? A raven-mobile.
  • Why was Romeo so bad at gardening? He didn’t have thyme.
  • What did Jane Austen say to the grammar police? “Sense and sensibility, please!”
  • What do you call a Harry Potter novel that’s been left out in the sun? Hotter Potter!
  • How does Shakespeare like his eggs? Poet-ch.

Writer Jokes: Jokes for English Majors

This section is dedicated to the brave souls who chose to major in English. These jokes celebrate the unique struggles and triumphs of studying literature, grammar, and the art of writing. If you’ve ever analyzed a poem or debated the meaning of a symbol, these are for you!

Writer Jokes: Jokes for English Majors

  • What do you call a person who knows all about punctuation? An Oxford comma-ndant!
  • Why did the English major bring a ladder to class? To get to higher reading!
  • What’s an English major’s favorite dessert? Pie-etry!
  • An English major is someone who can tell you exactly why that character wore blue.
  • I’m an English major. That means I’m fluent in sarcasm and student loan debt.
  • Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! Said the English major.
  • What do you call an English major at a party? The designated over-analyzer.
  • My therapist asked me to write down my feelings. I submitted a 20-page essay with footnotes.
  • I’m not sure what’s scarier: writer’s block or the job market for English majors.
  • What’s an English major’s favorite exercise? Reading between the lines.
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