The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny

While other books give you tips on how to "write funny," this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful, commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don't work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used). Read More

While other books give you tips on how to "write funny," this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful, commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don't work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used). Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $27.95 Title: The Hidden Tools of Comedy by Steven Kaplan Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions Print ISBN: 9781615931408, 1615931406 eText ISBN: 9781615931897 Edition: 2013 Format: EPUB eBook	$27.95 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ