Okay, so I've got a few things written now, enough to work out that I have a style. This is a big step for me. I'm not saying it's good, nor unique, but at least it seems to be consistent.
However, it results in short, short stories which are basically one amusing concept after another. Puns, jokes, one-liners, innuendo, slapstick. The biggest criticism I get is that it isn't detailed enough; that people can't empathise with the characters; that it's short and funny but has no weight to it.
This is all true. I can see that, I just can't work out how to change it. Honestly, every time I write more, try to pad it out or add more depth, it feels like it weakens the funny. I like the funny. I like short and sharp and to the point.
So my question. Should i just write jokes? Try for stand up comedy or sitcom writing? Or should I keep hammering at short fiction and hope than someday someone will say "Yes it is cute and funny and dammit we WILL publish it for there is space for short and funny with no real weight to it here!"?
Or can someone offer any advice on how to expand and deepen WITHOUT losing the funny?