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This comprehensive joke writing masterclass has been devised for beginners and experienced joke writers alike. The techniques you will learn can be used again and again to write funny and original material. You hold in your hands the key to unlocking your inner comedy genius.
5 Tight Minutes is a easy to follow how to guide covering joke writing, performing, and selling as well as the basics of formatting an act. It provides easy to follow exercises and is the only such book on the market that deals with how to overcome writer's block. In additon, there are many bonus features in the book such as dealing with hecklers. 55 of the best heckler put down lines are included. But wait, that's not all - there's also a recently added section with audience tested jokes from the author's own act. Anyone purchasing the book has permission to use any or all of the material in it. Last but not least, there are two delicious recipes for turkey alfredo and a chicken soup recipe you can sing! Pinch me Martha - it doesn't get any better than this.
The definitive comedy-writing handbook from one of the genre's most celebrated writers, this easy-to-follow guide lays out a clear system for creating humor that gets big, milk-coming-out-of-your-nose laughs, reliably and repeatably. You'll learn...* the three sure-fire ways to generate material* the 11 kinds of jokes and how to tell them* the secret to permanently overcoming writer's block* and many more tips, tricks and techniques
JOKE BOOK: Comedy Writing Workbook This book has everything you need to brainstorm, write and create the best jokes. Perfect for any aspiring comedian to keep track of all of their creative and amazing ideas. Every other page has a worksheet with space for brainstorming, ideas, funny connections, related topics, puns, characters and final box to write down the set up and the punchline. Every other pages has a lined college ruled notebook for writing down more spontaneous notes. Makes a great present for anyone into stand up comedy or any humorous writer. DETAILS: Dimensions 6" x 9" - a great size to take on the go 100 white pages Cover features photograph of a microphone Makes a great Christmas gift or birthday present for hilarious jokers who write jokes. Click brand name for more nerdy meme planners and books
Comedy is serious business—and serious money. In this guide, comedian, writer, and teacher James Mendrinos explains the principles of comedy and how to apply them to forms from stand-up to sitcoms- including fiction, film, speeches, articles, essays, and more. He also includes exercises designed to hone the craft, break through writer’s block, and tailor a piece to its intended audience. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Foolproof advice for writing scripts, feature films, plays, cartoons, stand-up jokes—even working humor into your presentation at work. • Terrific techniques for brainstorming, free associating, and drafting lists to make your writing better—and funnier. • Stand-up tips on identifying with and writing for your audience and genre. • Navigation tools for the inroads to marketing and selling your comedy.
As seen on THE TODAY SHOW! A 2023 Good Housekeeping Kids Book Award Pick! Want to write your own jokes? This book shows you how! Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous how-to joke book for kids proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes―plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands―LOL 101 is the approachable and (of course) funny guide for any kid ready to channel their inner comedian. FUN-FILLED ACTIVITY: Never before has a book for kids so clearly distilled joke-writing into such simple—and fun—steps! This book will have kids excited to channel their creativity and silliness into clever jokes that will make friends and family LOL. EASY TO READ: Highly visual and perfect for reluctant readers, this lighthearted guide makes it easy for any kid to start cooking up jokes right away. TONS OF NEW JOKES: This book is packed with joke examples, giving young joke tellers plenty of new material even before they start crafting their own. CONFIDENCE BUILDING: Telling jokes and spreading laughter helps kids make friends, build social skills, and have fun. Writing and telling their own jokes encourages kids to grow their confidence and stretch their creative muscles! GREAT FOR LEARNING: This book naturally introduces subjects like wordplay, contrast, surprise, imagery, storytelling, hyperbole, and even speech and performance. This book is also the perfect classroom tool to get kids learning and laughing. Perfect for: Kids joke book fans and joke-loving children of all ages Young writers and performers Parents and gift-givers seeking activity books for kids who love humor, stand-up, and other comic arts Teachers looking for unique ways to teach creative writing
Learn joke structure and then write jokes using Dean's original joke writing system the Joke Prospector. This companion workbook turns each joke writing technique, from Chapters 1 and 2 of the paperback, eBook, or audio book of "Step By Step to Stand-Up Comedy," into exercises, so now anyone, including you, can learn and practice the skills of writing funny jokes.
More Funny for Less Money ★ 5 Step System to Write Jokes Faster & Funnier Introducing the Joke Builder System --> 5 Step System to Write Jokes Faster & Funnier. You'll be writing jokes that deliver in no time! From page to stage, the Jokes: Joke Writing Workbook will help transform your funny ideas and stories into stage-ready material. Developed by a comedian, this is unlike any other joke writing workbook. Most stand-up comedy notebooks and journals use the same pre-fab templates. (Dare you to check out the 'Look Inside' feature on other listings.) Boring and uninspired! Our Joke Builder System is a fresh approach to the process of crafting solid material. Full disclosure: Your jokes won't write themselves. We're not that good. BUT, we believe our system will help keep the creative process well-lubed. AND what comic doesn't appreciate a well-lubed process? ✔ Check Out the Funny-Inducing Features : Joke Builder System: 5 Guided Writing Prompts per Joke Developed by Emmy-Winning Comedian ('cuz comedians aren't a dime a dozen, right?) Plenty o' Room to Workshop Jokes: Two pages per joke Size Matters: 6x9" Notebook->Great size to work on the go or on the futon Protection First: Glossy Cover helps repel all kinds of liquids (Don't ask. Don't tell.) 100% Organic, Free Range & BPA-Free! Nothing worse than being mocked by a blank page when trying to write new material. This workbook can help turn joke-killing creative blocks into jokes that kill. Bad Perm Unicorn ◆ Because the world has never needed more FUNNY than now.
Are You Funny? Do You Aspire To Do Stand-Up?... But Don't Know Where To Start?...Or Better Yet Don't Know How To Write Jokes? This book guides you STEP BY STEP on how to: Find topics to talk about on stage that KILL. How to write your jokes for brevity How to identify your setups and punchlines How to add Tag-lines to your punchlines And... How to re-write your jokes In 7 easy to follow steps, complete with examples that show you exactly how your material should look every step along the way. This book lets out all stops on how to write jokes in your own voice and dispels the misconception people have about needing a "gimmick" in order to be funny.
