Are You Asking The Right Questions?

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The right questions can lead you to the right answers. If you have real comedy talent, this article contains the questions that you should really be asking right now about writing a stand-up routine. Continue reading Are You Asking The Right Questions?

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

Two Questions About Delivering Stand-up Comedy Material

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There are a number of aspects that can be identified when it comes to laughter generation during a stand-up comedy routine. This article answers two questions involving delivery, set-up, punchline speed and the time it takes for these things to happen in a single performing minute. Continue reading Two Questions About Delivering Stand-up Comedy Material