Gene Perret: 6 books
The New Comedy Writing Step by Step
Revised and Updated with Words of Instruction, Encouragement, and Inspiration from Legends of the Comedy Profession
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2007
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Gene Perret's ""Comedy Writing Step by Step"" has been the manual for humor writers for 25 years. In this new book, his first update, Perret offers readers a treasure trove of guidelines and suggestions covering a broad range of comedy writing situations,...
Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook
More than 100 Practical Writing Exercises to Develop Your Comedy Writing Skills
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2015
"Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" "Practice, practice, practice." That's more than a joke; it's solid advice. Consider world-class performers in any field -- golf, figure skating, music, whatever. One thing you can safely say about each is that they achieved their level of skill through...
by Gene Perret
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2013
Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
28 Laughable Lessons for People Too Stiff to Change . . . or Bend . . . or Move
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2016
28 hilarious "self-help" lessons for seniors who've heard it all. With age comes wisdom. Mostly, we become wise enough to realize that we can’t do some of the things we did so well when we were young. The beloved comedian George Burns said it quite eloquently: “I can do anything at eighty...
Comedy Writing Self-Taught
The Professional Skill-Building Course in Writing Stand-Up, Sketch, and Situation Comedy
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2015
In “Comedy Writing Self-Taught,” Perret (a legendary comedy writing teacher as well as a famous TV comedy writer and producer) teaches aspiring comedy writers how they can teach themselves the essential principles of comedy writing through comedy analysis and writing exercises. Covering the essential...
Write Your Book Now
A Proven System to Start and FINISH the Book You've Always Wanted to Write!
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Ideal for aspiring authors who only dream of actually finishing their works in progress, this guide features proven, field-tested tools guaranteed to successfully complete that romance, expert guide to business success, or great American novel. The chapters simplify the writing process by breaking it...