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Comedy Writing Workbook
Veteran TV writer, Gene Perret, shows you how to "think funny" -- and put it on paper. These 87 super workouts guide you through the mechanics of writing jokes, monologues, sketches, and complete scripts.
The Ten Commandments of Comedy
Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments, readers will better understand how to write jokes that connect with audiences and discover why unsuccessful material isn't working and how it can be fixed. From the First Commandment (""Thou Shalt Surprise"") to the Tenth (""Thou Shalt Be Clever""), this work stands as a fast guide to the essentials of humor that is perfect for business presenters, after-dinner speakers, professional comedians, and anyone who wants to be funny.
The New Comedy Writing Step by Step
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Gene Perret's ""Comedy Writing Step by Step"" has been the manual for humor writers for 25 years. In this new book, his first update, Perret offers readers a treasure trove of guidelines and suggestions covering a broad range of comedy writing situations, along with many all-important insights into the selling of one's work. Perret covers all aspects of comedy writing in his uniquely knowledgeable and anecdotal fashion.
Write Your Book Now
Ideal for aspiring authors who only dream of actually finishing their works in progress, this guide features proven, field-tested tools guaranteed to successfully complete that romance, expert guide to business success, or great American novel. The chapters simplify the writing process by breaking it down into a series of discrete tasks, from creating a schedule in order to finish within a reasonable time, brainstorming sections of the book, and organizing ideas into chapters to rewriting, editing, submitting for publication, and even marketing. This reference is tailored to help writers avoid distractions and delays by establishing and maintaining a powerful writing momentum, thereby carrying their projects to completion. The psychological blocks that prevent writers from completing their manuscripts as well as how to combat them are also explored.
How to Hold Your Audience with Humor
Abstract: Guidelines for fostering humor to further camaraderie and communication in public speaking are discussed and illustrated. Topics included the natural association of humor and dignity; the rationale and effectiveness of humor in a speech; the use of humor as a tool in conveying a message; tailoring humor to the speaker; how to gather humor for speeches; the art of delivering humor (audience involvement, ad-libbing tips, what to do when humor fails). A variety of humorous anecdotes illustrate the applications of humor in structured speeches. (wz).
Damn! That's Funny!
In"" Damn! That's Funny!, "" readers learn from a true pro what makes readers laugh, how to write humorous pieces, how to add humor to serious articles, and how to market their material. Written by television comedy writer Gene Perret, a three-time Emmy Award-winner and longtime head writer for Bob Hope.
Successful Stand-up Comedy
Comedy performers learn their craft and discover their comedic identities through experience - the school of hard knocks. To help them cope with, assess, and learn from their experiences, master comedy writer Gene Perret has distilled the insights he's gleaned from 30 years of writing for and observing comedy performers into this comprehensive sourcebook of tips that will help beginning comics learn what to look for in themselves, their material, and the comedy profession.
The Backpacking Housewife (The Backpacking Housewife, Book 1)
‘A feelgood read that reminds us it’s never too late to live the life you want’ 4* SUN One mum is leaving it all behind for the adventure of a lifetime...
