Very Punny by KM Rockwood

As a writer, I love to play with words. Here’s a few we could use for our writing.

An editor’s job is often to make a long story short.

Imagining a scene in color is a pigment of your imagination.

A man clad only in his underwear led police on a brief chase.

Do race horses slow down if they see police horses?

I was thinking about writing a drama about puns. It would be a play on words.

To defend against an attack by a group of itinerant medieval entertainers, have your character go for the juggler.

When his father had him carry a can of gas, a boy asked, “Dad, are we pyromaniacs?” He answered, “Yes, we arson.”

The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.

David had his ID stolen. He’s just Dav now.

A book fell and hit me on the head. I only have my shelf to blame.

He was convicted of stealing a calendar. He got twelve months.

Someone must have spilled glue on my firearms. I’m sticking to my guns.

Killer bees invade town. Police deploy SWAT team.

For those of us who write mysteries that feature culinary delights.

Never make your password ‘beef stew’. It’s not stroganoff.

Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Who am I to diss a brie?

My roommate told me to put ketchup on the shopping list, but now it’s very messy and I can’t read it.

A woman said she knew me from vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.

Finally my winter fat is gone. Now I have spring rolls.

And, two of my favorites.

Geology rocks, but geography is where it’s at.

Be sure to visit the church basement, where members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary have discarded clothing.

Can you think of any fun puns to add?