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  • Are You Using A One Dimensional Approach In A Three Dimensional Performing Art?Are You Using A One Dimensional Approach In A Three Dimensional Performing Art?
    We talk and express ourselves in three dimensions – sight, sound and words. So, how is one dimensional joke writing supposed to work for a comedian to get laughs in a three dimensional performing art? The short answer is that it doesn’t.
  • Let’s Find Out What You REALLY Know About PunchlinesLet's Find Out What You REALLY Know About Punchlines
    Delivering powerful punchlines that get big laughs is a major key to success for a comedian. But what do you really know about punchlines or how to produce them? This article addresses some of the supposedly “solid” information about punchlines that is actually useless.
  • Should You Rehearse Your Stand-up Comedy Act In Front Of A Mirror?Should You Rehearse Your Stand-up Comedy Act In Front Of A Mirror?
    Rehearsing your stand-up comedy routine in the mirror actually comes with some issues. This article explains the pros and cons of rehearsing in the mirror and when this might be advantageous for better results. But in most instances, the short answer is no.
  • A Question About Writing Stand-up Comedy JokesA Question About Writing Stand-up Comedy Jokes
    Here is the question this article is focused on – How long should a stand-up comedy joke be? As you will soon see, there is more involved with tackling this question as it relates to the audience laughter levels a comedian MUST be able to generate in order to make any real progress in stand-up ...
  • Writing Down Vs. “Writing” Comedy Material And Why It MattersWriting Down Vs. "Writing" Comedy Material And Why It Matters
    There is a HUGE difference between trying to write jokes or other comedy material from a blank piece of paper and writing down what one wants to say and express to an audience. Find out why this difference matters greatly.