The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing
eBook - ePub

The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing

From stand-up to sketch - all you need to succeed in the world of comedy

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing

From stand-up to sketch - all you need to succeed in the world of comedy

About this book

A guy walks into a bar...

With this guide, aspiring comics will learn to navigate the complex world of comedy writing. Discover how to tap into your natural sense of humor through real-life examples and hands-on skill-building exercises. Learn the best ways to come up with ideas and write comedy that gets laughs--every time! Mike Bent, an accomplished stand-up comedian and teacher, provides the inside scoop on techniques to jump-start your comedy writing career, including how to:
  • Develop comic characters for sketches and scenes
  • Create and polish a standup routine
  • Write for TV and movies
  • Use the web to advance your comedy career

Everyone loves a comedian. But breaking into this tough field is no laughing matter. After sharpening your comedy-writing skills with this practical (and funny!) guide, you'll feel comfortable adding humor to everyday situations and may even take a chance on your dream job in show business!

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Information

Publisher
Everything
Year
2009
Print ISBN
9781605501680
eBook ISBN
9781440501746
Topic
FilologĂ­a
Subtopic
Escritura creativa

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Top Ten Things You Should Know about Comedy Writing
  7. Introduction
  8. 1: What Are You—a Comedian?
  9. 2: You Know More Than You Think You Do
  10. 3: The Funny Five
  11. 4: Comedy Secret No. 1: We’re All in the Same Boat
  12. 5: Worship the Notebook
  13. 6: Comedy Secret No. 2: The Power of Lists
  14. 7: The Power of Questions
  15. 8: Let’s Get Sketchy
  16. 9: Types of Sketches
  17. 10: Writing With Others
  18. 11: Styles of Stand-Up
  19. 12: Writing for Stand-Up
  20. 13: Performing Stand-Up Comedy
  21. 14: Parody and Satire: “It’s a Floor Wax—and a Dessert Topping!”
  22. 15: Writing Sitcoms
  23. 16: Movies
  24. 17: Making “Sense” of Comedy
  25. 18: Places to Be Funny
  26. 19: DIY Fame: YouTube, MySpace, and Beyond
  27. 20: The Scouts Were Right—Be Prepared!
  28. Appendix A: Preparation “H:” Being Prepared for Hecklers
  29. Appendix B: Comedy Clubs in the United States

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