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Masterclass: Writing Comedy

By Lesley Bown

Masterclass: Writing Comedy

By Lesley Bown

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Learn how to write comedy that makes people laugh. Masterclass: Writing Comedy will reveal to both beginners and experienced writers the distinctive features that mark out comedy from other forms of creative writing. Having identified these, it will help you then to unlock your inner anarchist, and explore the different elements of comedy, using a combination of practical exercises, insight and creative inspiration. Whatever your preferred comic genre, you will find guidance on everything from wordplay and visual humour to plots, comedy characters and different styles. A section on performance will help you to hone stand-up skills, while chapters on stage and screen will give techniques and tips on how to craft a sitcom or create a sketch show. Finally, there is a uniquely frank but useful section on the realities of the markets, and the actualities of going it alone with self-publishing and self-promotion - or the tools you need to successfully pitch an idea or comic manuscript. ABOUT THE SERIES TheTeach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their stories. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises, and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community, at tyjustwrite.com, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
256
Release Date:
2015-03-26
Publication Date:
2016-07-06
Publisher:
Hachette Mobius
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1473602181
ISBN13:
9781473602182
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
324 g
Height:
137 cm
Width:
213 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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