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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing

Author : James Mendrinos
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592572311
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (723 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing written by James Mendrinos and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've always known writing comedy was about more than just being funny. But how do you create a joke and work it into a script or a stand-up routine? Comedian, writer, and teacher Jim Mendrinos has the answers. In The Complete Idiot s Guide to Comedy Writing, Mendrinos gives readers the principles he teaches in his popular courses, from understanding what funny is and how to find it, to how to actually construct comedy. Working through the basic constructions and forms including premises, points of view, and twists, he shows the variations of written, verbal, and physical comedy. With useful exercises, Mendrinos helps writers refine their writing, appeal to their audience, and even break writer's block by learning techniques for brainstorming, free association, lists, and finding infinite points of view.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jokes

Author : Larry Getlen
Publisher : Alpha Books
ISBN 13 : 9781592575381
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (753 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jokes written by Larry Getlen and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides over one thousand five hundred jokes from various comedians, broken down by category and covering such topics as sex, dating, vices, work, and the holidays.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting

Author : Skip Press
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592577552
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (775 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting written by Skip Press and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition, this book is a practical and popular guide to realizing the dream of succeeding as a screenwriter. Insider Skip Press gives novice screenwriters a cook's tour of the industry, then leads them through the process of picking a winning idea, structuring and writing a screenplay, and packaging the final script for sale. This down-in-the-trenches book provides invaluable tips and advice that will help the newcomer navigate the business and avoid mistakes that brand him/her as an amateur. In the third edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting, readers will also find- CD-ROM packed with sample screenplays, Hollywood contact information, screenwriting software demos, and more. Chapters on writing for television, including a sample TV script segment. How comic book and 2D-animation software creations can lead to script and movie deals. Advice on using concise storytelling and viral short films effectively. A new chapter on sources for screenplays and movies, including how Asian films are acquired and adapted.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ventriloquism

Author : Taylor Mason
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101197773
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ventriloquism written by Taylor Mason and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art of "bellyspeaking" isn't for dummies The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Ventriloquism teaches everyone to speak from their bellies, create and substitute sounds, use all the registers of their voice, and create diversions to attract the listener's ear—whether they invest in a fancy puppet or create their own figure out of a sweat sock. • Includes tips for making, manipulating, and talking with their dummy and for it—both at the same time • Advice for getting an act together and taking it on the road-getting gigs, getting paid, and how to improve performances • How to write dialogue and jokes and rehearsal techniques

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions

Author : Elaine Bernstein Partnow
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1436255937
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (362 download)

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Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions by : Elaine Bernstein Partnow

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions written by Elaine Bernstein Partnow and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly

The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing

Author : Mike Bent
Publisher : Everything
ISBN 13 : 1605501689
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing written by Mike Bent and published by Everything. This book was released on 2009-08-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture

Author : Benjamin Blech
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592572403
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (724 download)

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Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture by : Benjamin Blech

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture written by Benjamin Blech and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition of one of The Complete Idiot's Guidespopular religion and history titles. Additional information about Jews in early American history through the 19th century. Expanded coverage of Jewish history and culture in the places you might least expect - Asia and South America. Jewish history and culture brought up to date to 2004.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair

Author : Terry Meany
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028638966
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair written by Terry Meany and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information and advice on how to install and repair home electrical wiring, including when and how to deal with professionals, and the specific requirements of different rooms.

How to Be Funny

Author : Jon Macks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9781451603477
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book How to Be Funny written by Jon Macks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable guide on how to "lighten up" from a distinguished pro who has provided laughs for JAY LENO, BILLY CRYSTAL, STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS, BRAD GARRETT, WHOOPI GOLDBERG, AND MANY MORE. Who hasn't wished for the perfect withering comeback line, a clever tension-breaking quip, or a winning flirtatious remark? Being funny is hard work and not everyone is a natural. How to Be Funny is a witty guide that teaches readers precisely how to be funnier in everyday life. It's a must-read for anyone who has to speak in public, be engaging and funny at work or at play, or who hopes to one day go out on a date. Jon Macks, a comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, Hollywood Squares, and the nation's top comedians, politicians, and corporate leaders, knows his funny business. Here he demystifies the process of making people laugh, breaks down the basic building blocks and types of humor -- which include self-deprecation, misdirection, deadpan delivery, sarcasm, and "the reverse" -- and reveals the best approaches to use in common situations. How to Be Funny features helpful (and hilarious) tips and anecdotes from the comic legends Mack's worked with -- including Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, Gilbert Gottfried, Billy Crystal, Rita Rudner, Dave Barry, and Carrie Fisher -- in his eleven years as one of the nation's top television writers. Whether the goal is to give a memorable public address or deliver a killer line with friends, How to Be Funny is a charming, instructive, and practical read.

Comedy Writing Secrets

Author : Mark Shatz
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1599639637
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Comedy Writing Secrets written by Mark Shatz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Must-Have Guide to Humor Writing Bring on the funny! With Comedy Writing Secrets 3rd Edition, you can discover the secrets of humor writing that will keep your readers rolling in their seats. Learn the basics of joke construction, as well as in-depth comedy-writing techniques that you can apply to a variety of print and online markets. If your aim is to make 'em laugh--and make a career in comedy writing--then look no further. In this completely revised and refreshed edition, you'll discover: • Hundreds of updated one-liners, anecdotes, and bits from top comedians like Louis C.K., Conan O’Brien, Tina Fey, Amy Schumer, Rodney Dangerfield, Jon Stewart, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon, George Carlin, Zach Galifianakis, Stephen Colbert, Erma Bombeck, and more. • Exclusive tips for injecting humor into articles, speeches, advertisements, greeting cards, and more. • New instruction on writing for online markets and social media. • Advice on brainstorming and editing to beat writer's block and generate new material. • Exercises and expanded instructions for exaggeration, reverses, word play and more to practice and refine your writing skills. For more than twenty years, Comedy Writing Secrets has helped humor writers of all skill levels write and sell their work. With Comedy Writing Secrets 3rd Edition, you'll be laugh-out-loud funny and leave readers wanting more.

The Joke's on You

Author : Stephen Hoover
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989746502
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book The Joke's on You written by Stephen Hoover and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ++ THE #1 SELLING BOOK ON COMEDY WRITING ON AMAZON ++ Comprehensive guide for comedy writing. Along with a history of comedy and theories about what makes us laugh, the book covers comedy writing in all forms -- sketches, jokes, sitcoms, and feature films. Ideal guide and textbook. Latest edition has an additional dozen Appendix pages as well as 50 photographs.

Poking a Dead Frog

Author : Mike Sacks
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0143123785
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Poking a Dead Frog written by Mike Sacks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR Amy Poehler, Mel Brooks, Adam McKay, George Saunders, Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, and many more take us deep inside the mysterious world of comedy in this fascinating, laugh-out-loud-funny book. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories—from a day in the writers’ room at The Onion to why a sketch does or doesn’t make it onto Saturday Night Live to how the BBC nearly erased the entire first season of Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Poking a Dead Frog is a must-read for comedy buffs, writers and pop culture junkies alike.

Serious Guide to Joke Writing

Author : Sally Holloway
Publisher : Book Shaker
ISBN 13 : 9781907498374
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (983 download)

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Download or read book Serious Guide to Joke Writing written by Sally Holloway and published by Book Shaker. This book was released on 2010 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive joke writing masterclass has been devised for beginners and experienced joke writers alike. The techniques you will learn can be used again and again to write funny and original material. You hold in your hands the key to unlocking your inner comedy genius.

How To Write Funny

Author : Scott Dikkers
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781499196122
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (961 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

Comedy Writing Secrets

Author : Melvin Helitzer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comedy Writing Secrets written by Melvin Helitzer and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to writing, selling and performing all types of comedy. Includes comments, advice, gags and routines from top comics.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to English Literature

Author : Jay Stevenson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592576562
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (765 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to English Literature written by Jay Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism

Author : Benjamin Blech
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592571314
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism written by Benjamin Blech and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition updates and revises one of The Complete Idiot's Guidesmost popular religion titles. New topics covered- How the winds of change have affected the major denominations of Judaism in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. New times, new concerns-what about the role of women in Judaism, gay rabbis, interfaith marriages? And can a clone count for a Minyan? Gazing into a crystal ball, Judaism and the future-can the present population preserve a religion? Is Israel making it harder or easier for Judaism to survive? And is there a difference between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism? First edition has netted 1.3K