Publisher's Synopsis
Learn how to be funny with joke-writing methods that work.
And enjoy over a hundred funny jokes you've never heard before.
Comedy Isn't Easy, But It Just Got Easier With:
"How to Write "All Kinds of" Comedy Jokes"
Must you be born funny to make people laugh? Groucho Marx wasn't born with glasses, a mustache, and a cigar. Even Steve "Born Standing Up" Martin wasn't born wearing an arrow through his head. (Lucky for his mom, 'cause that would have hurt!) Although Woody Allen might have been born with frizzy red hair and glasses.
Haven't heard of me yet? You will. And others will hear of you too, when you apply my pointers. But why buy this book about comedy success from someone who's not famous? Because the tips and techniques are sound.
Knowledge isn't the only thing that leads to success. Fears and doubts thwart us. By following my own advice in this series, I will overcome what holds me back and succeed. So too, should you. Besides, if I wait until I'm famous to publish this book, people won't believe I wrote it. They'll think I hired a ghostwriter.
You can learn from anyone. The more people from whom you learn, the more you'll know. If this book gives you just one really great idea, you should reread it. Because you obviously missed something. But even so, one really great idea is still worth more than the cost of this book.
A lifelong student of comedy, a real stand-up guy, an improv performer, and the author of several comedy books including "Monster Laughs," "Seasons "Without Reason,"" and "Chica Go," Dean Burkey shares his thoughts and the tips and techniques he's learned over the years in a series he wishes had been written for him when he first started.
Humor enhances our lives, so improve your comic abilities with "How to Write "All Kinds of" Kinds of Comedy Jokes." Anyone from a comical newbie to a professional comedy writer can benefit from this series. Don't let your comedy dreams pass you by! This book and this series can help you make others laugh!
Volume 1: "How to Write "Comedy" Jokes"
This book teaches various comedy theories, joke construction, including the third joke element not mentioned in most other books, ways to write comedy, ways to rewrite and improve comedy, tips, techniques, and encouraging words to help you write funny.
Table of Contents
The Building Blocks of Comedy
Where to Start
ISO Comedy Ideas
Connect with Your Audience
What Are You Passionate About?
The Dreaded Blank Page
Association Lists
What?!
O. P. M.
How To Write "Comedy" Jokes Danger Safety (a.k.a. The JAWS Theory of Jocularity)
The Train Wreck Theory of Comedy
The Hocus Pocus Humor Theory
The Comedy Connection Concept
The Funny Formula (a.k.a. The Comedy Code)
Super Setups
Cool Connections
Funny Punches
Lots of Laughs
Write Unfunny/Mediocre Jokes
Ways to Improve Jokes
More Ways to Improve Jokes
The Secret to Comedy
A Glimpse at the Topics Covered by Volumes 2-4
Special Bonus Features:
How to Pick a Topic for Writing Jokes (a.k.a. "I Rolled the Dice Twice")
How to Pick a Topic for Writing Jokes 2
The Spoof Pieces:
"How to Be Funny In 3 Simple Steps"
"The Secret to Comedy" from "Seasons Without Reason"
"The Secret to Comedy 2"
"The History and Analysis of the Road-Crossing Chicken Joke"
Not Just Educational, But Entertaining Too!
Even if you don't want to learn how to create comedy, you can still enjoy the many jokes contained herein, including the Special Bonus Feature spoof pieces: "The Secret to Comedy" (from "Seasons Without Reason"), "The Secret to Comedy 2," and "The History and Analysis of the Road-Crossing Chicken Joke."
You have a world of laughter to gain, so scroll up; and click the Buy button now.
