Pixar has a formula that works… but what is their formula? In this video, I’ll show you how Pixar structures a typical short film to quickly tell the audience everything they need to know to “get the jokes.” This is the same storytelling structure that you’ll find in almost every comedic sketch (i.e., Key & …
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First, quietly and respectfully ask other comedians if they agree with you. It’s not about accusing anyone. It’s about making sure that you’re justified in calling it a “theft.” If others feel reasonably certain that another comedian is using your material, then you can try talking to the accused thief. If you believe that …
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Why Is Point-Of-View So Important In Comedy? In this lesson, we’re going to explore why POV plays such a huge role in comedy. I stumbled across so many great strategies for POV Humor while creating this lesson. But in this lesson, I want to focus on the big picture. So we’ll look at how POV …
In this lesson, I’ll introduce you to various styles of comedy and give you a few examples of each style in action. Here’s what you need to know before we dive in: You do not have to choose only one of these styles… especially early on. If you still consider yourself a beginner then …
Joke Structures: How To Write Stand-Up Comedy Jokes Get Instant Access To20+ Hours of Comedy Training! Click here to get started! Joke Structures, also known as “joke formats” or “joke types” is a way for comedians to organize a setup and punchline to create a comedic conflict. A “Joke Formula” is a conventional joke-writing strategy …
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Regardless of style, there are two factors that are ABSOLUTE MUSTS in writing comedy: confidence and truthfulness. Confidence is what allows you to explore and find interesting ideas while truthfulness is what keeps you and your comedy grounded in reality. CONFIDENCE IN WRITING Confidence is not just limited to the stage. You need to …
HOW TO WRITE COMEDY FOR THE FIRST TIME WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WRITING COMEDY Stand-Up Is Spoken, Not Written The most important thing you need to know about how to be a comedian is that you are writing for a speech, an informal one at that. The audience will never get to see …
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Want to learn how to become a professional comedian? Here are 50 time-tested stand-up comedy tips that will help you build a solid career in comedy. While there are hundreds of comedy tips to choose from, applying these 50 stand-up comedy tips are going to help you at every level of your comedy career. …
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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We’re going to break down the #1 ranked blonde joke (the #4 ranked street joke) of all time. A street joke is simply a joke that is commonly heard from non-comedians. This is a great way of punching up your material. Be careful to never use this while writing new material. It’s only beneficial when punching up …
