RecordNumber
1207
Author
Helitzer, Melvin
Title
Comedy writing secrets
SubTitle
the best-selling book on how to think funny, write funny, act funny, and get paid for it
Author Statement
Mel Helitzer with Mark Shatz
Edition
2nd ed
Publication
Writerʹs Digest Books
Publication Year
c2005
Collation
342 p. ill. 23 cm
Notes
Includes index , Pt. I. The basics of humor writing ; 1. The importance of humor writing ; 2. Why we laugh ; 3. The anatomy of humor -- Pt. II. Humor writing techniques ; 4. POW : play on words ; 5. More play on words : the simple truth and the take-off ; 6. Play on words : brainstorming techniques ; 7. The next giant step : reverses ; 8. The harmony of paired elements : synonyms, homonyms, and antonyms ; 9. Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered : triples preparation + anticipation + payoff = funny ; 10. Exaggerated and understated realism ; 11. Funny words and foul language -- Pt. III. Writing for specific humor markets ; 12. Testing-one, two, three-writing humor for speeches ; 13. Stand-up or sit down : humor for live entertainers ; 14. Print humor: columns, articles, and fillers ; 15. Saw the picture, loved the gag : humor for cartoons and greeting cards ; 16. The scarce comedy-ty : writing for TV sitcoms ; 17. We mean business ; 18. Teach, learn, and laugh ; 19. Thatʹs a wrap.
Subject
Wit and humor --Authorship
ADDED ENTRIES
Shatz, Mark,
Main class
808.
Sub class
7
Cutter no
H475c
Date
2005
ISBN
1-58297-357-1