Sometimes, a comedian is the only sane person in a room because he’s the only person willing to question the obvious and so reveal the false as false. In short, comedians have always been great at calling B.S. For professionals (or aspiring pros) who depend on questioning everything and looking at old ideas in a […]
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In this article, I’ll introduce you to a new way of looking at creativity and success in comedy. I’ll also show you examples of how this type of creativity was applied by the greatest comedians of all time. Then I’ll go a step further and show you how this type of creativity actually lead to their future
Many great comedians got their start in comedy while you’re under 21 years old (or 18 in some countries). If you’re an underage comedian, this guide is for you! If you want to become a comedian you’ll have a unique set of benefits and challenges What’s important is that you use benefits to your advantage.
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If you want to be a successful comedian, emphasizing laughter might not be the best option… In this article: The only factor that separates the most successful comedians from everyone else Why “funny” isn’t always a comedian’s #1 goal A new way of measuring your success on stage What’s More Important? Maximizing laughter? Or being
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6-Steps to Becoming a More Creative Comedian: How to Write Comedy From a Totally New Perspective In this video blog I will discuss the 6 steps of generating highly original, novel ideas. These 6-steps are instrumental in your ability to write comedy that’s original and stands out from your peers. The difference between using these
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Click here to view part 1 of this video. Part 2 of this video blog goes over the last stages of the 6-step creative process: evaluation, elaboration, and implementation. Learning how to write comedy using the 6 steps will help you consistently create more original, novel material in your comedy writing, performing, and your marketing
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Originality & Creativity In Stand-Up Comedy Part One- The Keys to Become a Successful Comedian: How to Get More Comedy Fans Through Originality Part two of this video blog will discuss… Why comedians overestimate their own creativity and originality 4 Ways to Increase Your Originality Why Comedians Overestimate Their Creativity & Originality Though originality is
The key to learning how to write stand-up comedy effectively is in revising your material. Did you know that Jerry Seinfeld rewrites his jokes at least 50 times before he settles on the final version? Learning how to write stand up comedy is all about learning the rules of comedy and learning how to continually
How to Be a Comedian Series – Common New Comedian Mistakes The last performance article in the How To Be A Comedian Series addressed preparing for a stand-up comedy performance. This article will deal with the the actual performance. How to Be a Comedian: The Most Common Mistakes New Comedians Make On Stage Let’s go
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How to Perform Stand-Up Comedy This How to Be a Comedian Blog will give you a few important tips for performing your first time on stage as a comedian. To get the full “Comedian Quick-Start Guide,” sign up with your name and email on the right. Before Hitting The Stage Your First Time So now it’s time
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