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  Comedy Writing Secrets: How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny and Get Paid for it (Paperback) By (author) Mel Helitzer, With Mark Schatz

  

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  Short Description for Comedy Writing SecretsNow revised, this comprehensive guide to writing, selling and performing all types of comedy includes comments, advice, gags and routines from top comics. Aspiring comics can learn how to sharpen their comedic talent and turn it into a well-paying pursuit.
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  • Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
  • Published: 15 October 2005
  • Format: Paperback 352 pages
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  • Categories: Other Performing Arts | Creative Writing & Creative Writing Guides | Writing & Editing Guides
  • ISBN 13: 9781582973579 ISBN 10: 1582973571
  • Sales rank: 24,240

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Full description for Comedy Writing Secrets

• Updated and revised, this new edition of the bestselling favourite enables readers to master the fundamentals of humour writing and better understand the demands of the market for comedy. Comedy Writing Secrets now includes: Examples from venerable comedy greats as well as cutting-edge contemporary comedians 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 practise 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.