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Comedy Writing Secrets: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, and Get Paid for It

by Mark Shatz, Melvin Helitzer
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Master humor writing; punchlines to paychecks.

If you've ever dreamed of being the life of the party or the mind behind a sitcom, "Comedy Writing Secrets" can be your roadmap. Helitzer and Shatz reveal the mechanics of humor that can turn your clever thoughts into actual, wallet-filling comedy. With exercises, tips, and insights, this book is a practical guide to not just being funny, but being funnily profitable.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Comedy Writing Secrets: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, and Get Paid for It

by Mark Shatz, Melvin Helitzer
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ISBN: 9781582973579
Authors: Mark Shatz, Melvin Helitzer
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Date of Publication: 2005-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development
Related Topics: Personal Development, Writing, How To
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 1068 readers)

Description

The Only Handbook for Humor Writers! Become the funniest person in the room! With Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd edition, you can master the fundamentals of humor writing and turn your comedic talent into a well-paying pursuit. For more than a decade, Comedy Writing Secrets has been giving aspiring comedians a leg up on the competition. In this expanded new edition, Mel Helitzer, named the "funniest professor in the country" by Rolling Stone magazine, and funnyman Mark Shatz pack in even more insight and instruction, including humor writing exercises, information on writing for sitcoms and stand-up, comedic brainstorming techniques, and exclusive tips for writing humor for specific markets. Tap into your comedic genius with Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd edition, and you'll always leave 'em laughing!
 

Master humor writing; punchlines to paychecks.

If you've ever dreamed of being the life of the party or the mind behind a sitcom, "Comedy Writing Secrets" can be your roadmap. Helitzer and Shatz reveal the mechanics of humor that can turn your clever thoughts into actual, wallet-filling comedy. With exercises, tips, and insights, this book is a practical guide to not just being funny, but being funnily profitable.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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