The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing
From stand-up to sketch - all you need to succeed in the world of comedy
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Theatre, Comedy, Humour & Comedy, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing
| Author: | Mike Bent | ISBN: | 9781440501746 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media | Publication: | July 18, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Everything | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mike Bent |
| ISBN: | 9781440501746 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication: | July 18, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Everything |
| Language: | English |
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!
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!
