The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing
Author | : Mike Bent |
Publisher | : Everything |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2009-08-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781605501680 |
ISBN-13 | : 1605501689 |
Rating | : 4/5 (689 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing written by Mike Bent and published by Everything. This book was released on 2009-08-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!