Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd Edition: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, And Get Paid For It

Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd Edition: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, And Get Paid For It
by Mel Helitzer, Mark Shatz

Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd Edition: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, And Get Paid For It
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Author: Mark Shatz, Mel Helitzer
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2005-10-01
ISBN: 1582973571
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books

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Book Review: Comedy Writing Review
Summary: 3 Stars

The information in the book was very insightful but the print was too small for me personally.

Summary of Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd Edition: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, And Get Paid For It

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 skills

With this guide, aspiring comics can learn how to sharpen their comedic talent and turn it into a well-paying pursuit.

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