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Comedy Writing Secrets

By Melvin Helitzer

Paperback | 0898795109 | Details

Book Description

Updated and revised, this new edition of the best-selling favorite enables readers to master the fundamentals of humor writing and better understand the demands of the comedic market. Comedy Writing Secrets now includes:

-Examples from comedy greats as well as cutting-edge contemporary comediansContinue

Updated and revised, this new edition of the best-selling favorite enables readers to master the fundamentals of humor writing and better understand the demands of the comedic market. Comedy Writing Secrets now includes:

-Examples from comedy greats as well as cutting-edge contemporary comedians, including Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, and Tina Fey

-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 practice 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.

Book Details

  • English Books
  • Paperback 325 Pages
  • Edition: Reprint
  • ISBN-10: 0898795109
  • ISBN-13: 9780898795103
  • Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
  • Pub date: Mar 01, 1992
  • Dimensions: 23 cm x 16 cm x 3 cm Just how big is that?
  • Also available as: Hardcover
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