The NEW Comedy Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Performing Stand-Up Comedy

The New Comedy Bible is a step-by-step, no excuses manual for writing, performing, and launching your career as a stand-up comic. Written by Judy Carter, the author of The Comedy Bible (2001), which was called by The Washington Post and Forbes as a "Comedy Essential." This new book, penned in classic Carter's style - part career coach and part comedy dominatrix - has 100% new content where you will: - Partake in 48 new exercises to turn your problems into punchlines - Create 60 minutes of new material - Discover your authentic comedy persona - Conquer stage fright and slay hecklers - Push part procrastination and get booked Whether you're a beginner just starting out or a pro looking to create new material for your next Netflix Comedy Special, Carter's proven methods are legendary among today's top performers. Alumni of her workshops include: Seth Rogan, Hannah Gadsby, Sherri Sheppard, and Maz Jobrani among others. The exercises in this book will [...]get you off the couch and onto the stage, helping you develop the skills necessary to envision, and achieve, a successful career in comedy.