{"product_id":"9781614641308","title":"The Best Book on How To Become A Full-time Stand-up Comedian","description":"\u003cp\u003eBecoming a full-time stand-up comedian isn't usually a formulaic process. Unlike college admissions, law school, or medical school, there is no predictable path. Whether you've never written a joke before or are a veteran performer looking to make this a full time profession, learn how to make stand-up comedy your full-time job, and how to make money doing it. Opportunities to perform are everywhere, but they aren't necessarily easy to find. Here an acclaimed and experienced full-time touring performer teaches you how to kickstart your career as a comedian. In this eBook, Dan Nainan shares the secrets of his business and walks readers through building their own careers in comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER OUTLINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1: What Is Stand-up Comedy?\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStand-up Comedy: An Overview\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2: Careers in Comedy\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eComedy Careers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3: Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 12 Best Tips For Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4: Getting Started\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMake Your First Career Moves\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5: Just The Jokes\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWriting Your Material\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6: How To Hustle\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNetworking \u0026amp; Job Hunting Tips For Comedians\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7: Getting Gigs\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming Domestically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComedy Festivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunities To Perform For Up-And-Coming Stand-up Comedians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming Internationally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 9: Performing Live\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow To Kill It On Stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDan’s Best Tips for Live Performing:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8: Rehearsing Your Routine . . .\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnd How To Make It Look Like You Didn’t\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 10: Stand Up Anywhere\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDifferent Avenues For Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 11: A Day in The Life\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTouring And Performing As A Full-Time Stand-Up Comedian\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 12: The Nitty Gritty Details\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLifestyle, Salary, Perks, and Disadvantages\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 13: Dressing The Part\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDressing The Part\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 14: Stand-up Comedians On The Web\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 15: Social Networking For A Stand-Up Comedian\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 16: Comic Industry Inspirations\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e20 Great Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 17: Final Advice to Aspiring Comedians\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave Your Head In The Clouds But Your Feet On The Ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor Fun FAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hyperink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062518006000,"sku":"9781614641308","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781614641308_p0.jpg?v=1763849705","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781614641308","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}