The Best Book on How To Become A Full-time Stand-up Comedian
Becoming a full-time stand-up comedian isn't usually a formulaic process. Unlike college admissions, law school, or medical school, there is no predictable path. Whether you've never written a joke before or are a veteran performer looking to make this a full time profession, learn how to make stand-up comedy your full-time job, and how to make money doing it.
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Book Information
| Publisher: | Hyperink |
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| Publish Date: | 04/18/2012 |
| Pages: | 80 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781614641308 |
| ISBN-10: | 1614641307 |
| Language: | English |
Full Description
Becoming a full-time stand-up comedian isn't usually a formulaic process. Unlike college admissions, law school, or medical school, there is no predictable path. Whether you've never written a joke before or are a veteran performer looking to make this a full time profession, learn how to make stand-up comedy your full-time job, and how to make money doing it. Opportunities to perform are everywhere, but they aren't necessarily easy to find. Here an acclaimed and experienced full-time touring performer teaches you how to kickstart your career as a comedian. In this eBook, Dan Nainan shares the secrets of his business and walks readers through building their own careers in comedy.Chapter 9: Performing Live Chapter 8: Rehearsing Your Routine . . . Chapter 10: Stand Up Anywhere Chapter 11: A Day in The Life Chapter 12: The Nitty Gritty Details Chapter 13: Dressing The Part Chapter 14: Stand-up Comedians On The Web Chapter 15: Social Networking For A Stand-Up Comedian Chapter 16: Comic Industry Inspirations Chapter 17: Final Advice to Aspiring Comedians
CHAPTER OUTLINE
- Chapter 1: What Is Stand-up Comedy?
- Stand-up Comedy: An Overview
- Chapter 2: Careers in Comedy
- Comedy Careers
- Chapter 3: Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy
- The 12 Best Tips For Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy
- Chapter 4: Getting Started
- Make Your First Career Moves
- Chapter 5: Just The Jokes
- Writing Your Material
- Chapter 6: How To Hustle
- Networking & Job Hunting Tips For Comedians
- Chapter 7: Getting Gigs
- Performing Domestically
- Comedy Festivals
- Opportunities To Perform For Up-And-Coming Stand-up Comedians
- Performing Internationally
- ...and much more
- How To Kill It On Stage
- Dan's Best Tips for Live Performing:
- And How To Make It Look Like You Didn't
- Different Avenues For Performance
- Touring And Performing As A Full-Time Stand-Up Comedian
- Lifestyle, Salary, Perks, and Disadvantages
- Dressing The Part
- 20 Great Comics
- Have Your Head In The Clouds But Your Feet On The Ground
- Author Fun FAQ