{"product_id":"b07nybl322","title":"Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy: The Comedians’ Career Path from Beginner to Professional Jobs","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to turn your comedy dreams into reality?\u003cbr\u003e\nGreg Dean , aka The Professor of Stand-Up Comedy, the man who’s trained comedy legends like  Whoopi Goldberg ,  Anthony Jeselnik ,  Sherri Shepherd ,  Christina Pazsitzky , and hundreds of working comedians, has cracked the code to stand-up comedy, and now he’s sharing it with you. Whether you're just starting out or already performing,  Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy  is your roadmap to becoming a successful comedian.\u003cbr\u003e\nDean's revolutionary approach to joke structure, featuring his 5 Mechanisms, reveals exactly how jokes work and why audiences laugh. His original Joke Prospector system breaks down joke writing into a simple, learnable process. In just minutes, you’ll be crafting one-liners that actually land.\u003cbr\u003e\nBut the journey doesn’t stop at joke writing. This book covers everything from mastering hecklers and overcoming stage fright to delivering your performance with natural confidence. Dean’s game-changing  Rehearsal Process  ensures that you’ll remember your material without memorizing it word-for-word, allowing you to stay in the moment and connect with your audience.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo other book on stand-up comedy is this comprehensive or this effective. Whether you're a beginner trying to figure out how to get started, or a seasoned performer looking to level up your skills,  Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy  gives you the tools, techniques, and insider knowledge to succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\nReady to fast-track your comedy career? Grab your copy today, and start learning the principles that have launched the careers of some of the biggest names in comedy. The answers to your stand-up comedy success are right here—don't wait to take the first step toward becoming the comedian you’ve always dreamed of being.\u003cbr\u003e\nTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 1 - Secrets of Joke Structure\u003cbr\u003e\nSetup and Punchline\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Jokes Work\u003cbr\u003e\nExpectation \u0026amp; Surprise\u003cbr\u003e\n3 Mechanisms of Joke Structure\u003cbr\u003e\n-Target Assumption\u003cbr\u003e\n-Reinterpretation\u003cbr\u003e\n-Connector\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 2 - Joke Writing\u003cbr\u003e\nJoke Mine - From Setup to Punch\u003cbr\u003e\nWriting Punchlines\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 3 - What to Write Jokes About\u003cbr\u003e\nJoke Map - From Topic to Setups\u003cbr\u003e\nWriting Setups\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 4 - From Funny to Funnier\u003cbr\u003e\nImprove \u0026amp; Edit \u0026amp; Tag\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 5 - Assembling a Routine\u003cbr\u003e\nWrite a Routine\u003cbr\u003e\nOrganize into Categories\u003cbr\u003e\nRewrite \u0026amp; Rearrange\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 7 - Rehearsing\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Problem: Rehearsing the Performer and Critic Together\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Solution: Separating the Critic and the Performer\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 8 - Greg Dean’s Rehearsal Process\u003cbr\u003e\nPhase 1: Preparation\u003cbr\u003e\nPhase 2: Enact the Experience\u003cbr\u003e\nPhase 3: Practice Performing\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 9 - Microphone Technique\u003cbr\u003e\nDo’s and Don’ts\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 10 - Peak Performance\u003cbr\u003e\nComic Timing\u003cbr\u003e\nPerforming Techniques\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 11 - Fearless Performing\u003cbr\u003e\n-Stage Fright\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bombing\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hecklers\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 12 - Getting Experience\u003cbr\u003e\nOpen Mics\u003cbr\u003e\nMake Your Own Show\u003cbr\u003e\nShowcase Rooms\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 13 - Making a Good Show Great\u003cbr\u003e\nEdit, Rewrite, \u0026amp; Perform Again\u003cbr\u003e\nGlossary of Stand-Up Comedy Terms\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat’s Next?\u003cbr\u003e\nNow Available:   Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy - Workbook Series . If you want to get funnier faster these workbooks offer exercises that turn your knowledge into actionable skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorkbook 1: How to Write Joke s - book for joke writing practice and help for stand up comedy routines.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorkbook 2: How to Improve Jokes and Routines  - book for correcting joke writing practice and techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorkbook 3: How to Remember Jokes Naturally  - book for practice and rehearsal of stand up comedy routines.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorkbook 4: How to Be a Funny Comedian  - book for stand up comedy performing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorkbook 5 How to Get the Experience to Be Funny  - book to become a better stand up comedian.\u003cbr\u003e\nGet All 5, I'll be glad you did.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52827837759704,"sku":"YSL41129","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/81doqOnxV9L._SY1500.jpg?v=1793174396","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b07nybl322","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}