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Brevity is the Soul of Wit
~Hamlet
So wrote one of the greatest storytellers of all time: William Shakespeare
Cartoonists, likewise, are storytellers who make a point with drawings and minimal dialog or narratives.
One of the greatest storytellers in the 20th century, The Far Side's Gary Larson, fits the bill of brevity and wit.
https://youtu.be/jQjGW5Mxk58?si=qkD4NlM7cNjJjPq3
Here is a sample of his wit: The Far Side
https://youtu.be/a991fNPAcqQ?si=IeufiD8dTL4Cgcqq
To my writer friends in 2026, tell your stories--whatever the size, whatever the format.
Write on!
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