Overcoming the Pitfalls of Conventional Stand-Up Comedy Writing

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Are you “writing” jokes every day that don’t get the laughs you want when you hit the stage? If so, there’s a very good possibility that you are stuck in what I can only refer to as “joke writing mode”. Hint: Writing designed for a reader won’t get you the laughs you want as a comedian. Continue reading Overcoming the Pitfalls of Conventional Stand-Up Comedy Writing

Confidence: A Critical Attribute Every Comedian Must Have

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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. Continue reading Confidence: A Critical Attribute Every Comedian Must Have

Using Your Natural Comedy Talent As A Comedian

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You have two choices when it comes to moving forward fast as a comedian: You can try to fabricate funny by trying to write jokes from thin air from blank paper or you can use and apply the natural comedy talent that you already have. Continue reading Using Your Natural Comedy Talent As A Comedian