| Writing Comedy Contributor(s): Byrne, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1408146452 ISBN-13: 9781408146453 Publisher: Methuen Drama OUR PRICE: $34.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Comedy - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 808.7 |
| Series: Writing Handbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.3" W x 8.3" (0.60 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Comedy has always been one of the most high-profile, glamorous and potentially lucrative markets for scriptwriters, but it is also perceived as one of the hardest. In the fourth edition of this highly regarded handbook, John Byrne breaks down the basics of writing comedy into simple steps and shows you how to make the most of your own comedy writing talent and - just as importantly - your ability to market that talent. Here is a wealth of practical advice both on how to get your career off the ground and how to keep developing it. Whether you are writing comedy routines, sketches or sitcoms, and aiming your work at the page, the stage or the ever-expanding world of broadcasting, you will find something in this book to encourage, inform and inspire you. As with any art form, the basics of good comedy never go out of fashion. While the easy steps in this book are illustrated with examples of work by classic comedians old and new, you will also find useful advice on developing and adapting your work for the twenty-first century market, whether your aim is to promote your work online or simply to keep your gags fresh and topical in a world where the news changes by the minute and gets flashed around the world in seconds. |