Comedy Writing Secrets How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, and Get Paid for It

Name: Comedy Writing Secrets How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, and Get Paid for It
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ISBN: 9781582973579

ISBN-10: 1582973571

ISBN-13: 9781582973579

Edition: 2nd 2005

Authors: Mel Helitzer, Mark Shatz

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Updated and revised, this new edition of the best-selling favorite enables readers to master the fundamentals of humor writing and better understand the demands of the comedic market. Comedy Writing Secrets now includes:*Examples from comedy greats as well as cutting-edge contemporary comedians, including Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, and Tina Fey*A complete spectrum of techniques, from writing one-liners and stand-up routines, to finding a market for one's work*Step-by-step writing exercises accompanied with sample answers, so readers can practice and hone their skillsWith this guide, aspiring comics can learn how to sharpen their comedic talent and turn it into a well-paying pursuit.

Book details

List price: $18.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.034



Foreword


Introduction



The Basics of Humor Writing



The Importance of Humor Writing



Why We Laugh



The Recipe for Humor



Humor Writing Techniques



POW: Play on Words



More POW: The Simple Truth and the Take-Off



POW Brainstorming Techniques



The Next Giant Step: Reverses



The Harmony of Paired Elements: Phrases, Words, Statistics, and Aphorisms



Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered: Triples



Realism, Exaggeration, and Understatement



Funny Words and Foul Language



Writing Humor for Specific Markets



Testing, Testing, One, Two, Three: Writing Humor for Speeches



Stand-Up or Sit Down: Humor for Live Entertainers



Print Humor: Columns, Articles, and Fillers



Saw the Picture, Loved the Gag: Humor for Cartoons and Greeting Cards



The Scarce Comedy: Writing for TV Sitcoms



We Mean Business



Teach, Learn, and Laugh



That's Wrap



Glossary


Index