The New Comedy Writing Step by Step: Revised and Updated with Words of Instruction, Encouragement, and Inspiration from Legends of the Comedy Profession

Perret, Gene

ISBN 10: 1884956661 / ISBN 13: 9781884956669

Published by Quill Driver Books (edition Revised ed.), 2007

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New Comedy Writing Step by Step: Revised and Updated with Words of Instruction, Encouragement, and Inspiration from Legends of the Comedy Profession
• Publisher: Quill Driver Books (edition Revised ed.)
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1884956661
• ISBN 13: 9781884956669
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Revised ed.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Gene Perret is a three-time Emmy Award winner and seasoned professional who has written for Carol Burnett, Phyllis Diller, Bill Cosby and was the head comedy writer for Bob Hope for decades. His television writing credits include Laugh In, The Carol Burnett Show, Welcome Back, Kotter, The Tim Conway Show, Three's Company, and a host of others.