Step By Step to Stand-Up Comedy, Workbook Series: Workbook 1: How to Write Jokes

Unlock the Comedy Secrets–Master Joke Writing and Build a Successful Stand-Up Career Greg Dean, aka the Professor of Stand Up Comedy, who taught comedy legends like Whoopi Goldberg, Anthony Jeselnik, Sherri Shepherd, Christina Pazsitzky and hundreds more, reveals the step-by-step system that can take you from aspiring comedian to headlining star. *How to Write Jokes Workbook* breaks down the art of joke writing into an easy-to-follow process that will have you crafting punchlines that land every time.Starting at zero with no knowledge whatsoever about jokes, you’ll learn to write one-liner jokes in 10 Minutes. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this workbook dives deep into joke structure, Dean’s revolutionary 5 Joke Structure Mechanisms, and his proven *Joke Prospector* system. In just minutes, you’ll be writing jokes that get laughs on stage. Table of Contents The Secrets of Joke Structure Setup and Punch: Expectation and Surprise 1st Story and 2nd Story Target Assumption and Reinterpretation: Two Interpretations of One Thing Connector: One Thing Interpreted in at Least Two Ways Recap of Greg Dean’s Joke Diagram Terms Joke Mine: From Setup to Punch Writing Punchlines Joke Mine Options: Exploring Other Tunnels Joke Mine – Step 4 Option: Choose a Different Reinterpretation Joke Mine – Step 2 Option: Pick a Different Target Assumption Recap of Joke Mine Terms Joke Mine Practice Joke Mine – Step 4 Option Practice: Choose a Different Reinterpretation Joke Mine – Step 2 Option Practice: Pick a Different Target Assumption What to Write Jokes About Joke Prospector Joke Map: From Topics to Setups Writing Setups Topic: Single Subject about Something Wrong Association List: Smaller Aspects Punch-Premise: A Negative Opinion about a Smaller Aspect Setup-Premise: Opposite Opinion to the Punch-Premise Writing Setups: Examples of the Setup-Premise Joke Map Options: Find Another Shaft Joke Map – Step E Option: Choose a Different Setup-Premise Joke Map – Step B Option: Pick Another Topic Recap of Joke Prospector Terms Joke Prospector Practice: Long Form Joke Map – Step E Option: Choose a Different Setup-Premise Joke Map – Step B Option: Pick another Topic Joke Prospector: Short Form Joke Prospector Practice: Short Form Answers to Exercises Greg Dean’s Joke Diagram: Extra Forms Joke Prospector Practice: Long Forms Joke Prospector Practice: Short Forms Joke Mine: Extra Forms What’s Next? No other comedy book is this packed with practical, actionable advice. Designed for both beginners and seasoned performers, *How to Write Jokes Workbook* is your fast track to a fun, successful career in stand-up comedy. Get All 5 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 Get the Experience to Be Funny Comedian – book to become a better stand up comedian. Get All 5 stand-up books and Save Money!