The New Comedy Writing Step by Step
Revised and Updated with Words of Instruction, Encouragement, and Inspiration from Legends of the Comedy Profession
Published on 1. July 2007
288 pages
978-1-61035-108-9 (ISBN)
Description
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Gene Perret's ""Comedy Writing Step by Step"" has been the manual for humor writers for 25 years. In this new book, his first update, Perret offers readers a treasure trove of guidelines and suggestions covering a broad range of comedy writing situations, along with many all-important insights into the selling of one's work. Perret covers all aspects of comedy writing in his uniquely knowledgeable and anecdotal fashion.
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Gene Perret
New Comedy Writing Step by Step
Revised and Updated with Words of Instruction, Encouragement, and Inspiration from Legends of the Comedy Profession
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07/2007
Quill Driver Books, U.S.
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Content
- Intro
- Booktitle
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword to the New Revised Edition By Joe Medeiros
- Foreword to the First Edition By Carol Burnett
- Introduction Why an Update?
- Part One: Deciding to Write
- 1. You Can Write Comedy
- 2. Yes, It Can Be Learned
- 3. The Skills You'll Need
- 4. Comedy as a Hobby
- 5. Comedy as a Second Income
- 6. Comedy as a Career
- Part Two: Building Your Skills
- 7. Write, Read, and Listen
- 8. Comedy-Writing Exercises
- 9. The Value of Monologues
- 10. Getting Ready to Write
- 11. Getting the Jokes Flowing
- 12. The Art of Routining
- 13. Shortcuts to Humor
- 14. Writing to Your Audience
- 15. Keeping a Comedy Notebook
- 16. Sketch Writing
- 17. Sitcom Writing
- Part Three: Building Your Career
- 18. The Proper Attitude
- 19. Getting Your Career Going
- 20. Practicing Your Trade
- 21. Completing Speculative Work
- 22. Marketing Your Material
- 23. The Answer to the Question Everyone Wants to Ask
- Sample Movie Script
- Index
- About the Author
