Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV: How to Write Monologue

Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV: How to Write Monologue Jokes, Desk Pieces, Sketches, Parodies, Audience Pieces, Remotes, and Other Short-Form Comedy

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 insiderâ‚¬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: â‚¬ 6 characteristics every good monologue joke topic must have â‚¬ 6 specific ways to generate punch lines â‚¬ 12 tools for making your jokes their funniest â‚¬ 7 types of desk pieces and how to create them â‚¬ 9 steps to writing parodies and other sketches â‚¬ How to go after a writing job in late night â‚¬ 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.
Country USA
Brand Twenty Lane Media, LLC
Manufacturer Twenty Lane Media, LLC
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780615953892
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV: How to Write Monologue Jokes, Desk Pieces, Sketches, Parodies, Audience Pieces, Remotes, and Other Short-Form Comedy