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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 businessProduct Identifiers
PublisherAdams Media Corporation
ISBN-101605501689
ISBN-139781605501680
eBay Product ID (ePID)70926266
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
Publication NameGuide to Comedy Writing : from Stand-Up to Sketch-All You Need to Succeed in the World of Comedy
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWriting Skills, Authorship, General, Comedy
Publication Year2009
TypeNot Available
AuthorMike Bent
Subject AreaRéférence, Language Arts & Disciplines, Humor, Performing Arts
SeriesEverything® Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition22
Target AudienceTrade
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal808.7
Lc Classification NumberPn6149.A88