Description: He has written and produced comedy/talk shows for over fifteen years. Now four-time Emmy winner Joe Toplyn reveals his proven methods of writing for late-night television in this one-of-a-kind insider's guide. Toplyn analyzes each type of comedy piece in the late-night TV playbook and takes you step-by-step through the process of writing it. His detailed tips, techniques, and rules include: - 6 characteristics every good monologue joke topic must have - 6 specific ways to generate punch lines - 12 tools for making your jokes their funniest - 7 types of desk pieces and how to create them - 9 steps to writing parodies and other sketches - How to go after a writing job in late night - PLUS a complete sample comedy/talk show submission packet Also use this comprehensive manual to write short-form comedy for the Internet, sketch shows, magazines, reality shows, radio, advertising, and any other medium.
Price: 40.19 USD
Location: Matraville, NSW
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
EAN: 9780615953892
UPC: 9780615953892
ISBN: 9780615953892
MPN: N/A
Recommended Age Range: 12+ years
Book Title: Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV : How to Write Monologue Jokes, Desk Pieces, Sketches, Parodies, Audience Pieces, Remotes, and Other Short-Form Comedy
Number of Pages: 444 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Twenty Lane Media, LLC
Topic: Authorship, Television / Screenwriting, General, Comedy
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2014
Genre: Performing Arts, Language Arts & Disciplines, Humor
Item Weight: 26.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Joe Toplyn
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
