Making Your Own Break: Surprising Secrets of Breaking into the Business of Comedy Writing - Softcover

Nagle, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1641371420 ISBN 13: 9781641371421

Publisher: New Degree Press, 2018

Synopsis

Are you wanting to become a stand up comedian or perhaps just improve your comedy writing skills? In Making Your Own Break, author Alison Nagle examines the paths and stories of dozens of the funniest men and women you've never heard of; the ones but who have made you laugh through late night television, in digital shorts, in commercials, in movies and more. She reveals the surprising ways these writers hit their stride in the entertainment industry, as well as essential lessons for surviving in the comedy world. Some of the main lessons in Making Your Own Break include: * Writing in abundance in order to practice your craft * Taking risks for even bigger laughs * Finding the right community of comedians for successful collaboration * Putting in your dues * Accepting feedback to improve your writing * Making your work suit your lifestyle * Persevering, even when you're laughed off stage This hilarious collection of anecdotes, stories and laughs is designed to help anyone looking to break into comedy writing for television, movies, digital, stand up or just to become a better and (funnier) story teller.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Degree Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1641371420
• ISBN 13: 9781641371421
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 272