How To Write Stand Up Comedy - 20 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
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 Published On May 5, 2021

Everything you need to get started in writing comedy. 20 Tips to get you creating the best jokes consistently. Never stare at a blank sheet of paper ever again and get creating. Stand up comedy tutorial video on joke writing, set writing and performance.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Writing backwards from punchline.
02:45 - Switching Punchlines
03:36 - Separating jokes from story.
05:14 - Write 3 punchlines instead of 1
06:33 - Writing on your character development
08:42 - Rewrite your offensive material clean.
10:01 - Warm up and get creative by writing other comics material.
11:26 - Writing many jokes rather than one great joke. "Fast and Loose"
13:15 - Create opposing characters for fresh punchlines.
15:25 - The power of rewriting jokes consistently
17:17 - Writing lists as a warm up tool.
18:46 - Creative trick - writing a day in the life of somebody else.
19:58 - Visual technique for seeing consistency of jokes in your set.
21:32 - Historical figures discussing your material.
23:07 - Common material with unique twist.
24:42 - Writing about what makes you happy
26:52 - How to not burn yourself out - The power of small steps every day.
29:40 - Recording your ideas out and about - Live your life.

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