The Self Made Stand-Up

More than a how-to book, The Self-Made Stand-Up is an essential resource for developing yourself as an effective comedian.

Topics covered include:

•The science behind what makes people laugh

•The philosophy of comedy, and how comedians think

•Different comedic styles and how to find yours

•How to write in all the contemporary joke-writing structures

•Where to get ideas and how to develop them

•Stagecraft and performance

•Dealing with nerves and hecklers

•Crafting your online and social media presenc...