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

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. ASJA Monthly The classic-by three-time Emmy-award winning writer [Gene] Perret-offers timeless, nuts-and-bolts practical advice. He discusses finding your voice and your genre, and writing for your audience. "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."-- Provided by publisher