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

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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”

What Are The Basic Joke Formulas I Can Use To Develop My Stand-up Comedy Act?

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Still looking for the basic joke formulas you need to develop a stand-up comedy routine that will kill audiences? Well, you might as well be looking for a personal meeting with the Tooth Fairy. “Cookie cutter” joke formulas simply won’t work and this article explains why. Continue reading What Are The Basic Joke Formulas I Can Use To Develop My Stand-up Comedy Act?

Can I Use Street Jokes In My Stand-up Comedy Act?

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The term “street joke” (also known as a joke joke) is the comedian term for common jokes “told on the street” among friends. But can they be used in a stand-up comedy routine? This article addresses this question directly. Continue reading Can I Use Street Jokes In My Stand-up Comedy Act?