4 Writing Hacks I Learnt from Watching Korean Dramas

이 (2) “Humour” will keep your readers engaged

One of the things that made me fall in love with Korean dramas is how funny they are. Generally, South Koreans are fond of adding humour to their movies and TV series, regardless of the genre. And this is exactly what keeps viewers like me engaged and consistent with their contents. Because of this, I would advise writers to include humour into their stories, when necessary, so that the story will not be too serious, which could eventually bore your readers at some point. You may think “but I am a writer, not a comedian.” Well, the truth of the matter is that, as a writer, you’re automatically an actress, comedian, preacher and movie director on paper, because of the way the content is produced. So, if you have the talent to make your readers feel fear or feel emotional when reading your work, then you do have the talent to make them laugh too. Plus, humour is a skill that can be learnt through practice and repetition. Fake it until you make it.