Creative Writing Masterclass

Writing Comedy (Teach Yourself)

Lesley Bown, Lesley Hudswell

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Teach Yourself
12 May 2015

Language: reference & general; Creative writing & creative writing guides

Learn how to write comedy that makes people laugh.

Masterclass: Writing Comedy will reveal to both beginners and experienced writers the distinctive features that mark out comedy from other forms of creative writing. Having identified these, it will help you then to unlock your inner anarchist, and explore the different elements of comedy, using a combination of practical exercises, insight and creative inspiration. Whatever your preferred comic genre, you will find guidance on everything from wordplay and visual humour to plots, comedy characters and different styles.

A section on performance will help you to hone stand-up skills, while chapters on stage and screen will give techniques and tips on how to craft a sitcom or create a sketch show. Finally, there is a uniquely frank but useful section on the realities of the markets, and the actualities of going it alone with self-publishing and self-promotion - or the tools you need to successfully pitch an idea or comic manuscript.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their stories. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises, and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community, at tyjustwrite.com, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

By: Lesley Bown, Lesley Hudswell
Imprint: Teach Yourself
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781473602182
ISBN 10: 1473602181
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 12 May 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lesley Bown is an accomplished writer who has published in almost every format - from books to articles, screenplays, scripts, television shows, sitcom pilots and sketches. She is also a journalist, and she wrote a popular comedy blog from the perspective of Bridget Jones' mother - Pamela Jones' Diary - http://pamelajonesdiary.blogspot.com/