“Why Traditional Joke Writing Methods Don’t Work for Stand-Up Comedy: The Importance of Delivery and Expression”

Discover why traditional stand-up comedy joke writing can be difficult and hit-or-miss. Learn why the standard joke writing methods may not work and how to objectively measure the funny in your act using just your smartphone. Discover why successful comedy relies heavily on delivery and expression, and how writing meant to be read differs from spoken language. Read on to find out how to improve your stand-up comedy act and become a sensation on stage. Continue reading “Why Traditional Joke Writing Methods Don’t Work for Stand-Up Comedy: The Importance of Delivery and Expression”

Is There Any Way To Get Over Stage Fright As A Comedian?

Stage fright is a crippling condition many new comedians face. Is there any way to get rid of it? The answer is yes. In this article I describe the process that I used to quickly get rid of stage fright when therapeutic hypnosis failed to yield any results for me. Continue reading Is There Any Way To Get Over Stage Fright As A Comedian?

If My Comedy Material Reads Funny On Paper, Will It Be Funny On Stage?

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Are you under the impression that if your stand-up comedy material reads funny on paper that it will somehow be hilarious when you deliver it on stage to a live audience of strangers, you may want to think about joining one of those flat Earth groups too. Continue reading If My Comedy Material Reads Funny On Paper, Will It Be Funny On Stage?