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Which Is Better: Comedy Classes Or The Killer Stand-up Comedy System?

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 4:31 am  
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I get emails all the time that basically go like this:

I’m in a comedy class, but then I found your stuff online. What makes your stuff any better than what I am getting in the comedy class that I am in?

Here’s my take on comedy classes and comedy workshops:

While they may be a great starting point for the most BASIC information about stand-up comedy, don’t expect to learn much about how to create a headliner level stand-up comedy act.

Why do I say that? Ask your stand-up comedy teacher these questions and pay close attention to the responses they give:

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For more information about Steve Roye, author of this blog and the Killer Stand-up Comedy System, click here.

The Truth About Set-up Lines And Punchlines

Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 2:09 am  
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If you have ever wondered why I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that most stand-up books, workshops and courses are virtually WORTHLESS when it comes to learning how to “write” comedy for material for a stand-up comedy act, speech or presentation that actually gets laughs…

Let me show you in vivid detail exactly why I harbor such beliefs.

I was searching online for the definitions of set-up lines and punchlines as they relate to “writing” stand-up comedy material.

Please note that what you are about to see is the primary core of ALL the stand-up comedy “joke writing” methodologies outside the Killer Stand-up Comedy System, whether you take a stand-up comedy class that costs $400 or buy a stand-up comedy book that costs $15.

Here is the first set of definitions of set-up and punchline you can find online:

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For more information about Steve Roye, author of this blog and the Killer Stand-up Comedy System, click here.