Thursday 19 April 2012


How to be Comedian?


Stand-up comedy


Stand-up Comedy is a different brand of comedy. There is usually a live audience and the comedian (stand-up comic) will talk to them directly. They use a microphone and stand up the entire performance, or at least for most of the show.

Be a Comedian


Here are some tips that you can do in order to get yourself on the road to being a professional stand-up comedian:

  • Make videos of your performances. You want to be able to go back and look at how it turned out. There may be some things that you didn’t like and may have to make some adjustments.
  • Were you moving too much? Were you talking too slow or too fast? Did you talk too loud? It may take you several viewings to determine how you can polish your performance.
  • Go to the clubs. If you are not ready for the comedy clubs yet, start at places that host open mic nights. However, in order to better your craft go to other comedy clubs to see how other stand-up comedians perform.

Following are some of the key topics which are important when learning comedy. The Stand-up Comedy book will help you to enhance your learning in the process of becoming a Comedian and covers: -
  • How To Develop A Style Of Comedy
  • Beginning Steps
  • How To Find Your Comedic Voice
  • How to Write Stand Up Jokes
  • How To Polish Your Stand-Up Routine
  • Don't Quit Your Day Job………Yet
  • Where You Should Perform
  • How To Find Open Mics
  • Marketing Yourself And Booking Gigs
  • How You Should Dress
  • How To Relax Before Your Comedy Performance
  • Performing Tips
  • Serious Tips For Stand-Up Comedians
  • How Stand-Up Comedians Can Get Into TV or Film

Thursday 12 April 2012


The Comedian


Standing up for Comedy


The performances in Stand-up Comedy only last a short time and the comedian will tell stories to make people laugh. These are called one-liners and short jokes. Comedians are usually doing the show by themselves (monologue). Comedians usually perform their shows in comedy clubs, colleges or theatres. They will put on a performance wherever they can.

On the stage


  • Being offensive is a no-no. You are there to make your audience laugh. People usually don’t want to hear about things that are vile and makes them upset.
  • Express yourself in a way that people would appreciate it. Just be yourself when you do it.
  • Keep your tone and volume to an acceptable level. Tone your voice to a pleasing pitch and adjust the microphone if you have to.

To have more understanding about becoming a Comedian, the book Stand-up Comedy covers: -

  • How To Develop A Style Of Comedy
  • Beginning Steps
  • How To Find Your Comedic Voice
  • How to Write Stand Up Jokes
  • How To Polish Your Stand-Up Routine
  • Don't Quit Your Day Job………Yet
  • Where You Should Perform
  • How To Find Open Mics
  • Marketing Yourself And Booking Gigs
  • How You Should Dress
  • How To Relax Before Your Comedy Performance
  • Performing Tips
  • Serious Tips For Stand-Up Comedians
  • How Stand-Up Comedians Can Get Into TV or Film

Tuesday 10 April 2012

How To Be A Comedian

Stand Up Comedy
The book Stand Up Comedy helps you find the style of comedy that is right for you. Why should you go and see other comedians perform? How do you connect your personal with your material and jokes? What kinds of jokes you can test out? How do you practice your comedy routine and why? Where is one of the first places to go to test out your materials? What actions should you take if you don’t feel up to par with jokes and material you have written? How talking with others in the industry will help? What do you need in order to start writing stand-up jokes? How can your friends and family members do to help when practicing your materials. The book answers these questions and more and will set you up to be an effective and popular comedian.