Writing Comedy (Writing Handbooks)

This updated edition looks at all the latest markets for comedy writers, with new material on writing 'The Office' style docu-comedies, writing for children's TV, and even how to try out your own jokes in stand-up comedy routines. Comedy has blossomed into one of the most high profile and glamorous areas of the entertainment industry but it is often perceived as one of the hardest writing jobs. In the third edition of this highly regarded handbook, John Byrne breaks down the basics of writing comedy into simple steps and shows how to make the most of your writing talent and 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 it up there. Whether you are writing routines, sketches, sitcoms or comedy for print, this book will encourage, inform and inspire you. This updated edition looks at all the latest markets for comedy writers, with new material on writing. 'The Office' style docu-comedies, writing for children's TV, and even how to try out your own jokes in stand-up comedy routines."--BOOK JACKET Comedy writing is widely perceived as more difficult than other forms of writing. Here, experienced author John Byrne breaks down the basics of writing comedy into simple steps and shows how to make the most of your individual comedy writing talent