{"product_id":"2940011936371","title":"How to do Stand up Comedy: Pursuing A Career in Comedy","description":"So You Want To Be A Comedian?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you the guy or gal that everyone wants to invite to their party? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you have the ability to remember every joke you’ve ever been told? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you the one whose parents call the family comedian?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you answered yes to any of those questions, maybe you’ve harbored a secret desire to stand up on a stage and make people laugh.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“How to Pursue A Career in Comedy: How to do Standup Comedy” is the perfect resource to help you explore the possibilities that lurk right around the corner.  There is nothing that compares with laughter as the perfect medicine.  Knowing that you can make people laugh is priceless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are really serious about pursuing comedy you need a roadmap to success.  The chances are that your head is spinning with questions about how you can turn your talent into opportunity.  “How to Pursue A Career in Comedy: How to do Standup Comedy” has the answers to questions like:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• What are the Six Styles of Comedy\u003cbr\u003e• How to decide what style is best for you\u003cbr\u003e• How to find comedy classes\/coaches\u003cbr\u003e• Write your own material or hire a free lancer\u003cbr\u003e• How to work the audience\u003cbr\u003e• How to handle hecklers\u003cbr\u003e• Building your promo file\u003cbr\u003e• Should you hire a manager or agent\u003cbr\u003e• What is an open mike\u003cbr\u003e• Should you have a stage name\u003cbr\u003e• How to build a routine\u003cbr\u003e• What if someone steals your material\u003cbr\u003e• How to become your own publicist\u003cbr\u003e• How to book your gigs\u003cbr\u003e• Keeping it clean\u003cbr\u003e• Taping your sets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t expect a book full of routines.  You won’t find it in “How to Pursue A Career in Comedy: How to do Standup Comedy”.  Instead you will learn how to build your own routines.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eYou also won’t find pages and pages of technical jargon, just easy to understand essentials designed to help you focus your energy exactly where it needs to be . . . learning the basics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to take your own sense of humor and apply it to your routines instead of using stale overdone copycat material.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThere is no easier way to discover whether comedy is right for you than by having a copy of “How to Pursue A Career in Comedy: How to do Standup Comedy”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut, if you are that person we talked about who can have a group of friends and family rolling on the floor with laughter, chances are you have an innate ability for comedy. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou may not be another Bill Cosby, Jay Leno or Robin Williams, but you can learn how to hone your talent for a local market or purely for your pleasure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComedy isn’t rocket science and if you are beginning with some natural ability then you owe it to yourself to answer those burning questions once and for all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t wait another minute.  Grab your copy of “How to Pursue A Career in Comedy: How to do Standup Comedy” today and learn how to turn your ability into an avocation if not a full-time career.","brand":"Learning Life eBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147344888048,"sku":"2940011936371","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011936371_p0.jpg?v=1763551382","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011936371","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}