2023-03-30 08:29
Are you "writing" jokes every day that don't get the laughs you want when you hit the stage? If so, there's a very good possibility that you are stuck in what I can only refer to as "joke wr… Read More
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2022-11-16 08:55
There is a HUGE difference between trying to write jokes or other comedy material from a blank piece of paper and writing down what one wants to say and express to an audience. Find out why… Read More
2022-10-24 05:32
If you are looking for a way to write stand-up punchlines easily, you may be shocked to find out that you wave been doing that since you have been able to talk. Find out why this can be a ma… Read More
2022-10-03 07:42
What do you really know about your comedy talent? This article explores some of the truths you may not be aware of when it comes to the comedy talent you have right now and that you will wan… Read More
2022-09-25 06:04
The right questions can lead you to the right answers. If you have real comedy talent, this article contains the questions that you should really be asking right now about writing a stand-up… Read More
2022-09-12 06:08
You can waste hours trying "write" stand-up material. Why not just harvest what you need from casual conversations? This article tells what you need to know to use this killer comedy materia… Read More
2022-09-05 05:07
If you are a funny person and want to take your talent to a professional level to get big audience laughs, don't miss this article! Continue reading How To Get Big Audience Laughter Fast&r&hell…Read More
2022-08-29 08:08
If you don't want to have to guess what your stand-up routine needs to be about, you don't have to. This article shows you how to have more stand-up comedy material and ideas in 30 days than… Read More
2021-12-01 09:06
This article takes a close look at the Benign Violation Theory developed by Peter McGraw and reveals some of the apparent holes in the theory related to its efficacy claims. Continue reading… Read More
2021-11-08 09:36
This article exposes yet another "conventional" process that makes creating and developing a stand-up comedy routine far more difficult than it needs to be. Continue reading Trying To Find… Read More
2021-08-08 10:01
If you are looking into becoming a comedian and haven't yet been to a stand-up comedy open mic, this article describes what you need to look at when you do. Continue reading Comedy Open Mi… Read More
2021-03-18 14:19
If you are an inspiring comedian looking for a place to perform, you might be drawn to virtual comedy open mics. If that describes you, DON'T miss this important article first! Continue read… Read More
2021-02-24 10:01
This article discusses whether or not you should use a stage name as a comedian and what you need to know about using one. Continue reading Should You Use A Stage Name As A Comedian?→… Read More
2021-02-14 11:26
Are you you a funny person in everyday life and believe that your talent can get "discovered" before you have developed a stand-up routine? Best read this now before you embarass yourself… Read More
2020-06-02 10:49
Stand-up comedy appears to be highly competitive given the volume of people always trying to get stage time at open mic nights. Well, stand-up comedy is not as competitive as it may appear a… Read More
2020-05-20 07:05
This article slams the notion that developing a high impact stand-up comedy routine is all about the "writing". Continue reading The Secret To “Writing” Funny Stand-up Comedy M… Read More
2020-04-22 08:24
One of the markets that experienced comedians with the right comedy act can work in is commonly referred to as the corporate comedy market. This article offers some insight about working in… Read More
2020-03-09 08:06
What are some signs that you should be a comedian? Do you have to be the "class clown"? Do you have to be an extrovert? You might be surprised to find that not only do those things NOT matte… Read More
2020-02-01 13:21
There is quite a bit to know about comedy audiences and how it can impact a comedian's laughter generation ability during a performance. This eReport covers three essential and important aud… Read More
2020-02-01 13:06
You may not be aware of this but there is a definitive and measurable milestone that comedians must reach in order to move past comedy open mic and opener gigs. This eReport is focused on un… Read More
2020-02-01 12:45
The most valuable asset you can bring to the table as a new comedian is your comedy talent. But what makes up your comedy talent and how can to tap into it as a comedian? This eReport answer… Read More
2019-12-16 13:49
If you have to give any type of speech or presentation and would like to get some big laughs when you deliver it - check out this article which reveals a "hidden" resource that I have that s… Read More
2019-12-13 10:19
There are many funny people who avoid becoming a comedian because of the prospect of having to deal with hecklers. If that describes you, you might want to take a close look at this article… Read More
2019-12-08 11:29
Sometimes comedians do get work from submitting a video of their stand-up comedy routine. But there is more than meets the eye when it comes to using videos to get paid comedian work. This a… Read More
2019-11-25 17:43
Need an excuse for not being able to generate the laughs you need to move forward as a comedian? Well, you are in luck because this article covers some of the most popular excuses rookie com… Read More
2019-11-21 18:19
If you are a funny person in everyday life and have seriously considering becoming a comedian, you've hit the jackpot! This article provides an overview of the 3 best free online information… Read More
2019-11-13 09:24
If you don't have MAXIMUM confidence as a comedian, you simply will not get far in stand-up comedy. This article covers some of the major conditions that can erode a new comedian's confidenc… Read More
2019-11-07 15:18
If you have real comedy talent and want to get big laughs as a comedian in a short period of time, it's really about the process that you use to get what you want when you hit the stage. Thi… Read More
2019-09-10 14:09
So, what's the #1 burning question that every new comedian has? Here it is: "How do I write funny jokes for a stand-up comedy routine?" This article explains the issues associated with that… Read More
2019-09-07 09:59
If you go to any comedy open mic anywhere, you don't see success - you see most people flop. And it's not because of a lack of talent. This article discusses why new comedians tend to be pre… Read More
2019-09-05 07:13
Researchers continue to attempt to program AI (artificial intelligence) to have the same sense of humor and comedy ability as humans do -- and they fail. This article explains why the human… Read More
2019-08-27 08:15
Stand-up comedy tips that you find online vary greatly in value. As a matter of fact, many are produced from completely different perspectives. This article shares information that you need… Read More
2019-08-23 08:45
You might be surprised to find out that most new comedians unknowingly choose to be at a serious disadvantage in their stand-up comedy efforts. This revealing article explains why and provid… Read More
2019-08-17 07:46
A college student working on a thesis about stand-up comedy asked for my help. This article contains 6 great questions that he asked and my detailed answers about many aspects of stand-up co… Read More
2019-08-12 07:19
Looking into joke writing software that can help you develop a stand-up comedy routine that slays an audience? This article explains why trying to use joke writing software to develop a high… Read More
2019-08-04 08:09
If you are looking for stand-up comedy writing exercises to help you develop a powerful comedy routine that actually gets laughs, you might want to put that search on hold for the moment. Th… Read More
2019-07-30 08:03
Want to know how to get big audience when performing on stage as a comedian? This article has a series of questions you might want to review if you truly want to know why most new comedians… Read More
2019-07-27 11:38
Many new comedians are under the impression that simply counting the number of laughs generated during a performance is the best indicator of how powerful their stand-up comedy act is. This… Read More
2019-07-24 10:49
One of the things that many comedians do is try to promote their own independent stand-up comedy shows for profit and stage time. This article identifies some of the more critical aspects t… Read More
2019-07-21 12:29
Many new comedians look to stand-up comedy forums as a resource for getting the information they need to succeed on stage. But are these sorts of platforms helpful or harmful to the new come… Read More
2019-07-15 07:40
This might come a s surprise but most new comedians choose to try to produce funny stand-up comedy material for the stage using the hardest possible approach. Find out why I can say that and… Read More
2019-07-06 06:17
While there is a lot to know when it comes to becoming a comedian, you can improve your chances of success by taking three important first steps that can provide you with a significant advan… Read More
2019-07-02 07:55
Most people who take a shot at stand-up comedy have more than enough comedy talent to get big laughs on stage. But go to ANY stand-up comedy open mic night and vast majority of new comedians… Read More
2019-06-30 14:00
Many people who want to take a shot at stand-up comedy are not familiar with what's really involved to get to the point of performing professionally. This article provides insight from a que… Read More
2019-06-21 07:19
One of the big problems many new comedians have (including me when I first started) is that they abandon what made them funny offstage for something "better" onstage. This article talks abou… Read More
2019-06-19 06:44
Plagued with writer's block? Q: Did you have any writer's block the last time you were causing people to laugh during a casual conversation? This article explains why creating stand-up comed… Read More
2019-06-18 07:07
The last thing that a comedian wants to do is bomb on stage. Ironically, it is usually the comedian themselves who is the cause of the poor performance on stage. This article contains a brie… Read More
2019-06-17 06:26
One of the questions that people who are looking to take a shot at stand-up comedy want to know is this: How difficult is it really? This article answers that question as it relates to a com… Read More
2019-06-16 06:44
I am generally not a fan of stand-up comedy classes and workshops because of the approach used for developing comedy material. But in this article I discuss the benefits of taking a stand-up… Read More
2019-06-13 15:56
Are you performing as a comedian and not getting the big audience laughs you want? Could it be the audience is actually laughing telepathically? This article explains exactly why telepathic… Read More
2019-06-13 09:05
If you think stand-up comedy is highly competitive, don't be misled. This article describes the reasons why stand-up comedy is not as competitive as it appears and why there are always great… Read More
2019-06-12 08:36
Punchlines are a comedian's lifeblood. So, how do you write them? This article bluntly describes the major obstacles that can be encountered when trying to learn how to "write" punchlines fo… Read More
2019-06-08 09:44
What is it really that makes you funny in everyday conversations? All the unique attributes that give to the laughter power you have offstage are the exact same attributes that will allow yo… Read More
2019-06-05 06:09
Confidence comes with knowing. If you want to know where the foundation for confidence lies when it comes to being a comedian and delivering a powerful stand-up comedy routine that actually… Read More
2019-06-04 08:15
Many people who take a shot at stand-up comedy do so as a means to achieve another goal, which is to break into acting. This article reveals what you need to know about the differences and s… Read More
2019-06-02 10:10
Do you want to have a significant advantage over other comedians when it comes to delivering the most powerful stand-up comedy act possible? This article reveals the secrets for finding out… Read More
2019-05-19 06:08
Researchers continue to attempt to program AI (artificial intelligence) to have the same sense of humor and comedy ability as humans do -- and they fail. This article explains why the human… Read More
2019-05-14 07:43
What type of "conventional logic" do you think works to produce a stand-up comedy routine that gets big laughs? This article discusses the fruitless logic some new comedians use to uncover s… Read More
2019-05-07 06:23
Want to know why you didn't quite get the response you were expecting when you shared a video of you slaying the room? This article discusses that and several other important aspects regardi… Read More
2019-05-01 10:40
Heckling is often times referred to as an occupational hazard for comedians. This article features a video of a comedian skillfully engaging an intoxicated heckler at a show and pointing out… Read More
2019-04-30 10:49
If you want to know just how funny your stand-up comedy routine really is, all you need is a smartphone and two free apps. This article describes which free apps you need to use and what you… Read More
2019-04-29 08:39
A college student working on a thesis about stand-up comedy asked for my help. This article contains 6 great questions that he asked and my detailed answers about many aspects of stand-up co… Read More
2019-03-30 08:00
Still trying to write the "funny" that will work on the stand-up comedy stage? How much "writing" did you do when you made others laugh when you were using your sense of humor off stage? You… Read More
2019-03-18 08:39
While there is a lot to know when it comes to becoming a comedian, you can improve your chances of success by taking three important first steps that can provide you with a significant advan… Read More
2019-03-17 11:54
There are 3 big issues that can trip up a new comedian who has been performing but can't seem to generate the laughter levels they need to get ahead in the worlds of stand-up comedy. This ar… Read More
2019-01-17 17:32
Let me start with this… When you are looking for stand-up comedy tips – no matter where you find them, you should consume them with this in mind: Stand-up comedy tips should be… Read More
2019-01-13 18:50
While the question asked in the title of this article may seem seriously stupid at first glance, you may be surprised to find out that most new comedians unknowingly opt for having a crippli… Read More
2018-12-24 10:32
Whether one decides to write jokes from a blank sheet of paper or engage in writing down what they want to say the way they want to say it, this important fact remains: Because we cannot see… Read More
2018-12-17 08:52
I think most people are familiar with the saying “garbage in, garbage out”. But what does that really mean and can that in some way be applied to success as a comedian? So that w… Read More
2018-12-13 16:00
One of the biggest challenges I have had (and continue to have) is helping people make the distinction between “writing” jokes and “writing down” material as it appli… Read More
2018-12-01 15:15
I had an interesting conversation with one of my Killer Stand-up Members not too long ago who was taking a stand-up comedy class. He wasn’t in the class for the so-called “w… Read More
2018-11-07 10:01
One of the most significant battles most every comedian, comedy entertainer, or speaking professional faces involves stage fright — those uncomfortable feelings of impending doom and t… Read More
2018-10-17 17:02
Intro I have to say I was a bit late to the game when I reviewed the documentary I Am Battle Comic by director and comedian Jordan Brady. The film had already been released for over a year a… Read More
2018-08-30 08:22
. About I Am Comic If you really want to see “behind the curtain” when it comes to finding out what stand-up comedy is really all about… You MUST see... Read more » Read More
2018-08-03 13:47
If I were asked to identify just one aspect of becoming a comedian that could be classified as the most vital and impactful information required for success in stand-up comedy... Read more … Read More
2018-05-07 11:46
When it comes to stand-up comedy and writing a stand-up comedy routine, there is an almost universal assumption that the “written” word (writing) and the spoken word (talking) ar… Read More
2018-04-23 10:14
When I started my stand-up comedy career, like most people who want to take a shot at stand-up comedy I had preconceived ideas and made assumptions about what stand-up was... Read more &raqu&hell…Read More
2018-04-11 07:01
This article reveals one critical aspect of stand-up comedy material that all comedians should know Read More
2018-04-09 08:34
If I were asked to identify just one aspect of becoming a comedian that could be classified as the most vital and impactful information required for success in stand-up comedy... Read more … Read More
2018-04-04 13:30
If you have seriously considered taking a real shot at becoming a pro comedian, here are the very first steps I would take to improve your chances of success as... Read more » Read More
2017-10-07 13:03
The short answer to that question is — no. But if you are going to build a successful fan club or information hub in a particular market or niche, you will need a measure of passion an… Read More
2016-10-15 11:24
If you are trying to discover the techniques to somehow “write” a stand-up comedy act that actually works to generate big laughs… Please allow me to offer an alternative p… Read More
2016-09-19 10:47
Since many people consider getting involved in stand-up comedy because they have the ability to cause others to laugh in everyday conversations with relative ease… I have some sp… Read More
2016-05-18 10:32
This article addresses the largely artificial concept of hack stand-up comedy material and questions what it means to be a hack comedian Read More
2016-04-19 10:54
This article discusses why new comedians may be predisposed for failure when they start the process of becoming a comedian Read More
2016-04-18 10:52
This article discusses the fruitless logic some new comedians use to discover stand-up comedy writing techniques that work Read More
2016-04-17 09:52
If you managed to find this article because you were interested in information on: How to write a joke or how to write a stand-up comedy joke… Let me ask you a question: Are you tryin… Read More
2016-04-16 10:52
Lately folks have been reaching this blog by using this search phrase: How do I get my first paid stand-up comedy gig? Performing as a stand-up comedian is a very thrilling adventure once th… Read More
2016-04-15 16:58
For those wanting to know how to become a comedian… It is pretty much a self proclaimed affair, meaning that once you are in a position to tell others that you are a comedian, well &m&hell…Read More
2016-04-14 10:57
If you haven’t noticed, I don’t talk about how to become a great open mic comedian in the articles on this blog. I have a tendency to talk about what it takes to develop and deli… Read More
2016-04-13 11:04
If you have ever wondered why I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that most stand-up books, workshops and courses are virtually WORTHLESS when it comes to learning how to “write… Read More
2016-04-12 10:45
Critical article describing major obstacles that can be encountered when trying to learn how to write punchlines for stand-up comedy material Read More
2016-04-11 10:52
Many of the popular stand-up comedy books, courses, workshops and classes suggest that an individual who wants be successful as a comedian needs to develop a special and unique stage “… Read More
2016-04-10 10:52
Virtually everyone has told a street joke (which is the stand-up comedy term for jokes told on the street). However most comedians discount the value of having a cache of carefully selected… Read More
2016-04-07 11:40
This article covers aspects of how to write stand-up comedy material that are not found in popular books on stand-up comedy Read More
2016-04-05 11:15
This article talks about the critical information that is missing from what are considered to be the best stand-up comedy books Read More
2016-04-04 09:47
This article describes what every comedian needs to know about online stand-up comedy videos of their act Read More
2016-04-03 10:26
When it comes to learning how to be a comedian… The opening act in the stand-up comedy environment is arguably the hardest spot in a line up of comedians — particularly from a l… Read More
2016-04-02 10:45
Revealing article that identifies 2 primary indicators for having the comedy talent needed to become a comedian Read More
2016-04-01 10:02
Just about anyone past the 6th grade can tell you that a punchline is the funny part of a joke. And you don’t have to be a comedian to know that a punchline contains an unexpected elem… Read More
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