Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook
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Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook by Gene Perret
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.Gene Perret has written for a variety of television shows, including All in the Family, Laugh-In, Mama's Family, and The New Bill Cosby Show, among others. He was a former producer for Three's Company and Welcome Back, Kotter, as well as a former staff member for The Carol Burnett Show, for which he won three Emmys. He is the author of The New Comedy Writing Step by Step and has written for comedian Phyllis Diller. He was also the former head writer for Bob Hope. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781610352406 |
| ISBN 10 | 1610352408 |
| Title | Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook |
| Author | Gene Perret |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Linden Publishing Co Inc |
| Year published | 2012-07-16 |
| Number of pages | 134 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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