The New Comedy Writing Step By Step

Author : Gene Perret
Publisher : Linden Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1610351088
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New Comedy Writing Step by Step written by Gene Perret and published by Linden Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Gene Perret
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610352208
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comedy Writing Self-Taught written by Gene Perret and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one is born a comedy writer. No matter how much innate talent you have, you need to learn, develop, and hone comedy writing techniques to make it as a professional comedy writer. Fortunately, the best teachers are as close as your TV set. By studying the great comedians of the past and present, in current shows, reruns, and DVD collections, you can give yourself a Ph.D. training in comedy writing. In Comedy Writing Self-Taught, Gene Perret, a three-time Emmy Award winner and former head writer for Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller, teaches you how to teach yourself the essential principles of writing stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and sitcom scripts-all by observing, analyzing, and recreating the work of master comedians and comedy writers. Entirely designed for self-study at home, Comedy Writing Self-Taught shows you how to select the right "comedy mentor" for your personal style of comedy, how to analyze your mentor's techniques, and how to use your mentor's principles in your own original comedy writing. Numerous drills and exercises help you develop your comedy writing creativity, and there are even more exercises and writing workouts in the companion volume Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook. You'll do the work-and it will require work-but in return you'll get a master class in professional comedy writing, and you'll have fun doing it. Book jacket.

Author : Gene Perret
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610352406
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook written by Gene Perret and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" "Practice, practice, practice." That's more than a joke; it's solid advice. Consider world-class performers in any field -- golf, figure skating, music, whatever. One thing you can safely say about each is that they achieved their level of skill through practice. To excel in any endeavor, you must work on and perfect your technique. Comedy writing is no exception. In this book, Emmy-winning TV writer and producer Gene Perret and professional writer Linda Perret have compiled a collection of over 100 comedy writing workouts that will challenge your joke writing skills and develop your sketch and sitcom writing abilities. This book suggests that talent is earned through observation, study, analysis, and repetition. The authors also encourage you to analyze your writing, discover where improvement is required, and create your own skill-creating exercises. The work can be demanding, but that's what it takes to become a success in any field, including comedy writing. If you study "Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook" -- with or without the companion volume, "Comedy Writing Self-Taught" -- when your break comes, you'll be ready.

Author : Gene Perret
Publisher : RSM Press
ISBN 13 : 9781884956447
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Damn! That's Funny! written by Gene Perret and published by RSM Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In"" Damn! That's Funny!, "" readers learn from a true pro what makes readers laugh, how to write humorous pieces, how to add humor to serious articles, and how to market their material. Written by television comedy writer Gene Perret, a three-time Emmy Award-winner and longtime head writer for Bob Hope.

Author : Gene Perret
Publisher : Linden Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1610351533
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ten Commandments of Comedy written by Gene Perret and published by Linden Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments, readers will better understand how to write jokes that connect with audiences and discover why unsuccessful material isn't working and how it can be fixed. From the First Commandment (""Thou Shalt Surprise"") to the Tenth (""Thou Shalt Be Clever""), this work stands as a fast guide to the essentials of humor that is perfect for business presenters, after-dinner speakers, professional comedians, and anyone who wants to be funny.

Author : Gene Perret
Publisher : Linden Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1610350715
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Write Your Book Now written by Gene Perret and published by Linden Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for aspiring authors who only dream of actually finishing their works in progress, this guide features proven, field-tested tools guaranteed to successfully complete that romance, expert guide to business success, or great American novel. The chapters simplify the writing process by breaking it down into a series of discrete tasks, from creating a schedule in order to finish within a reasonable time, brainstorming sections of the book, and organizing ideas into chapters to rewriting, editing, submitting for publication, and even marketing. This reference is tailored to help writers avoid distractions and delays by establishing and maintaining a powerful writing momentum, thereby carrying their projects to completion. The psychological blocks that prevent writers from completing their manuscripts as well as how to combat them are also explored.

Author : Stephen Blake Mettee
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1610351630
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fast-Track Course on How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal, 2nd Edition written by Stephen Blake Mettee and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide through the process of proposing a book to a publisher, this straightforward and accessible work helps aspiring authors get their nonfiction work published quickly. Packed with specific examples of proposals, query letters, publishing contracts, and more, this reference addresses the many questions authors have in this digital age. Written by a seasoned editor and used in publishing classes at numerous universities, the book is a proven tool for nonfiction book authors. A glossary of key terms, a list of selected books for further reading, and a book proposal checklist are also included.

Author : David Kline Lovett
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456625012
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comedy Made Easy written by David Kline Lovett and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps you to write and deliver jokes to attract more money, honey and health into your life. What makes this book unique is that it has 123 joke templates. The templates allow even someone who considers themselves as not funny the ability to easily write and present original funny jokes. This book is much more than simply writing and delivering jokes. When one has the ability to create and present original humor they have the power to create a better world for themselves. Having the gift of humor gives you more: 1. Health 2. Wealth 3. Love It is proven than laughter and humor improves your health, that funny people are more liked and respected. People who are more liked and respected have an easier path to more financial success.

Author : John Byrne
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408151758
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing Comedy written by John Byrne and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comedy has always been one of the most high-profile, glamorous and potentially lucrative markets for scriptwriters, but it is also perceived as one of the hardest. In the fourth edition of this highly regarded handbook, John Byrne breaks down the basics of writing comedy into simple steps and shows you how to make the most of your own comedy writing talent and - just as importantly - your ability to market that talent. Here is a wealth of practical advice both on how to get your career off the ground and how to keep developing it. Whether you are writing comedy routines, sketches or sitcoms, and aiming your work at the page, the stage or the ever-expanding world of broadcasting, you will find something in this book to encourage, inform and inspire you. As with any art form, the basics of good comedy never go out of fashion. While the easy steps in this book are illustrated with examples of work by classic comedians old and new, you will also find useful advice on developing and adapting your work for the twenty-first century market, whether your aim is to promote your work online or simply to keep your gags fresh and topical in a world where the news changes by the minute and gets flashed around the world in seconds.

Author : Scott Dikkers
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781499196122
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How To Write Funny written by Scott Dikkers and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-04-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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