The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing: From stand-up to sketch - all you need to succeed in the world of comedy - Couverture souple

Bent, Mike

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ISBN 10 : 1605501689 ISBN 13 : 9781605501680

Editeur : Everything, 2009

Synopsis

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 propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michael Bent started performing stand-up comedy when he was 16 at the famous Ding Ho comedy club in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has performed at comedy clubs and colleges throughout the United States, and has performed at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival. His television appearances include spots on NBC, ABC, CBS, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and A&E. He teaches comedy writing at Boston's Emerson College, and is a comedy consultant for Warner Brothers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Everything
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1605501689
• ISBN 13: 9781605501680
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible