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		<title>Confidence: A Critical Attribute Every Comedian Must Have</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you don't have MAXIMUM confidence as a comedian, you simply will not get far in stand-up comedy. This article covers some of the major conditions that can erode a new comedian's confidence and prevent them from getting the big laughs when they hit the stage. <a class="more-link" href="https://www.realfirststeps.com/4241/confidence-critical-element-laughter-generation-comedian/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">  Confidence: A Critical Attribute Every Comedian Must Have</span><span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the important things that every comedian must have if they want to generate big audience laughter is confidence. Here&rsquo;s why I say that: Audiences are smart, and they know &mdash; either on a conscious or subconscious level &mdash; when a comedian is confident and when they are not, and will respond (or not respond) accordingly. Confidence as a comedian is learned based on two primary aspects &ndash; advanced...</p>
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		<title>In Stand-up Comedy &#8211; It&#8217;s All About The &#8220;Writing&#8221;, Isn&#8217;t It?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Roye]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are under the impression that being able to produce high level, big laugh stand-up comedy material for the stage is all about the "writing", you may reconsider that after you review this article. Actually great writing skills are NOT required at all if you understand talking involves more than words alone. <a class="more-link" href="https://www.realfirststeps.com/4200/write-stand-up-comedy-secrets/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">  In Stand-up Comedy &#8211; It&#8217;s All About The &#8220;Writing&#8221;, Isn&#8217;t It?</span><span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is additional important information related to this article located on the new Addendum page. The Misconception About &ldquo;Writing&rdquo; in Stand-Up Comedy I would bet my house that most people who are looking to jump into stand-up comedy, or even those who are new to it, think that getting the big laughs on stage is all about the &ldquo;writing.&rdquo; I would go so far as to say that &ldquo;writing&rdquo; stand-up comedy...</p>
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		<title>Solid Stand-up Comedy Advice For New Comedians</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Roye]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Looking at taking a shot at stand-up comedy? This article provides solid, no-nonsense advice for new comedians who need to know aspects about this unique performing art that are not readily apparent or usually known to the casual outside observer. <a class="more-link" href="https://www.realfirststeps.com/8418/solid-stand-up-comedy-advice-for-new-comedians/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">  Solid Stand-up Comedy Advice For New Comedians</span><span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Reality of Stand-Up Comedy: What You Need to Know When an individual makes the decision to take a shot at stand-up comedy, I know from firsthand experience that the tendency is to assume that getting laughs on stage as a comedian is far easier than it actually is. There are some very good reasons for this, one of which is the ease with which we use our own sense of humor to get laughs in...</p>
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