The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing by Mike Bent

The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing by Mike Bent

A guy walks into a bar... With this guide, aspiring comics will learn to navigate the complex world of comedy writing. Discover how to tap into your natural sense of humor through real-life examples and hands-on skill-building exercises. Learn the best ways to come up with ideas and write comedy that gets laughs--every time! Mike Bent, an accomplished stand-up comedian and teacher, provides the inside scoop on techniques to jump-start your comedy writing career, including how to: Develop comic characters for sketches and scenes Create and polish a standup routine Write for TV and movies Use the web to advance your comedy career Everyone loves a comedian. But breaking into this tough field is no laughing matter. After sharpening your comedy-writing skills with this practical (and funny!) guide, you'll feel comfortable adding humor to everyday situations and may even take a chance on your dream job in show business!

Michael Bent started performing stand-up comedy when he was 16 at the famous Ding Ho comedy club in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has performed at comedy clubs and colleges throughout the United States, and has performed at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival. His television appearances include spots on NBC, ABC, CBS, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and A&E. He teaches comedy writing at Boston's Emerson College, and is a comedy consultant for Warner Brothers.

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ISBN 13	9781605501680
ISBN 10	1605501689
Title	The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing
Author	Mike Bent
Series	Everything
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Everything
Year published	2009-08-18
Number of pages	304
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