Performance Tips – Top Stand-up Comedy Tips

Overcoming the Pitfalls of Conventional Stand-Up Comedy Writing

Steve Roye — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:18:32 +0000

Probably one of the most unfortunate conditions that a comic can experience is getting hopelessly stuck in what I can only describe as “conventional” stand-up comedy “joke writing” mode. When I refer to “conventional” joke writing, I am talking about the process of trying to fabricate funny jokes from a blank piece of paper out of thin air using a literary writing skill set that is designed for...

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Confidence: A Critical Attribute Every Comedian Must Have

Steve Roye — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:02:56 +0000

One of the important things that every comedian must have if they want to generate big audience laughter is confidence. Here’s why I say that: Audiences are smart, and they know — either on a conscious or subconscious level — 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 – advanced...

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Using Your Natural Comedy Talent As A Comedian

Steve Roye — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:07:01 +0000

This article has been selected and enhanced for inclusion in the SCF Course. It should go without question that the single most valuable asset you can bring to the table as a comedian is your already-developed comedy talent. I’m talking specifically about the exact same comedy talent you use day in and day out to make others laugh during casual conversations. So in this article, I want to discuss...

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