Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy – Revised Edition

Are you ready to turn your comedy dreams into reality? Greg 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. Dean’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. But 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. No 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. Ready 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. Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Secrets of Joke Structure Setup and Punchline How Jokes Work Expectation & Surprise 3 Mechanisms of Joke Structure -Target Assumption -Reinterpretation -Connector Chapter 2 – Joke Writing Joke Mine – From Setup to Punch Writing Punchlines Chapter 3 – What to Write Jokes About Joke Map – From Topic to Setups Writing Setups Chapter 4 – From Funny to Funnier Improve & Edit & Tag Chapter 5 – Assembling a Routine Write a Routine Organize into Categories Rewrite & Rearrange Chapter 7 – Rehearsing The Problem: Rehearsing the Performer and Critic Together The Solution: Separating the Critic and the Performer Chapter 8 – Greg Dean’s Rehearsal Process Phase 1: Preparation Phase 2: Enact the Experience Phase 3: Practice Performing Chapter 9 – Microphone Technique Do’s and Don’ts Chapter 10 – Peak Performance Comic Timing Performing Techniques Chapter 11 – Fearless Performing -Stage Fright -Bombing -Hecklers Chapter 12 – Getting Experience Open Mics Make Your Own Show Showcase Rooms Chapter 13 – Making a Good Show Great Edit, Rewrite, & Perform Again Glossary of Stand-Up Comedy Terms What’s Next? Now 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. Workbook 1: How to Write Jokes – book for joke writing practice and help for stand up comedy routines. Workbook 2: How to Improve Jokes and Routines – book for correcting joke writing practice and techniques. Workbook 3: How to Remember Jokes Naturally – book for practice and rehearsal of stand up comedy routines. Workbook 4: How to Be a Funny Comedian – book for stand up comedy performing techniques. Workbook 5 How to Get the Experience to Be Funny – book to become a better stand up comedian. Get All 5, I’ll be glad you did.