Category Archives: Stand-up Comedy Tips

Does It Take 5 – 10 Years To Get Good At Stand-up Comedy? Only If You Want To Take That Long…

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How long will it take? That is a question most every new comedian has when they are making the decision to try stand-up comedy. This article discusses the difference between the time it takes to become funny as a comedian versus progressing in a stand-up comedy career. Continue reading Does It Take 5 – 10 Years To Get Good At Stand-up Comedy? Only If You Want To Take That Long…→

Top 3 Factors That Directly Impact The Speed At Which You Can Progress As A Comedian

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There are multiple factors involved when it comes to progressing quickly as a comedian. If you have a handle on the top three factors covered in this article, you will move forward faster than most every other comedian. Continue reading Top 3 Factors That Directly Impact The Speed At Which You Can Progress As A Comedian→

The Anatomy Of A Stand-up Comedy Joke

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Simply knowing the parts of a joke is not much help when it comes to creating and delivering a stand-up comedy routine that generates big laughs. This article explains in detail why the “standard” information provided as actionable is really not actionable at all. Continue reading The Anatomy Of A Stand-up Comedy Joke→