My comedy writing partner always wants to explain why their jokes are funny when they don't get a laugh, and it's killing the creative flow because we spend more time analyzing failed bits than generating new material. I think they're trying to prove their intelligence through humor, but the over-explanation is making everything less funny and more academic.
More people experience this than they realize.
One person's need to intellectualize humor conflicts with the intuitive nature of comedic creation, threatening the spontaneity that makes collaboration work.
“Where Are You with Jokes and their structure?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.