num_pages: 352
description: Comedy is serious business-and serious money. In this guide, comedian, writer, and teacher Jim Mendrinos explains the principles of comedy and how to apply them to forms from stand-up to sitcoms- including fiction, film, speeches, articles, essays, and more. He also includes exercises designed to hone the craft, break through writer's block, and tailor a piece to its intended audience.
language: English
title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing
titlecomplete: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing
genres: Comedy, Writing, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 36
publisher: Alpha