Serious Guide to Joke Writing
Over 40,000 copies sold !!!!
The Serious Guide to Joke Writing is a groundbreaking book about comedy writing because it gives actual formulas for writing jokes. Even my harshest critic at Chortle admitted he didn’t like it “not because it doesn’t work, but because it does.” They think all comedy should be about genius and the rest of us should not dare to dream that we can write jokes.
Let’s dream shall we? And thank you to the 40 thousand people who’ve bought this book so far. I am grateful and excited to announce that it is going to be an audiobook soon and I’m going to take the opportunity to update some of the jokes so check that out if you’d like to part of the next edition
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Just a few of the VERIFIED AMAZON REVIEWS
‘Having read a lot of comedy ‘how to’s’ I think this is easily one of the best’
Dave Chawner
‘One thing I really liked about the author was her confidence on putting stuff out there and seeing what works, rather than appearing to be a magical guru.’
J
‘No frills, very concise and plenty of good exercises to get the creative juices flowing, talents you know you already have. ‘
Brendan
‘A breath of fresh air. If you want a good clear book on comedy writing and deconstructing gags and jokes, buy this book’
Lorosae
‘Originally bought the Kindle version, but wanted to be able to quickly reference the prompts and methods whilst writing so got the physical version too. Would recommend. ‘
Matt W
‘I have been a pro comic for 37 years now and never heard of the joke web, tried it last few days and it really works to get you thinking, thanks Sally. ‘
Jeffery Stevens
‘Finally! A book about writing comedy that does what it claims’
Ed 67
There are many, many more on Amazon
News & Events
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Do you teach joke writing?
Would you like to be included in a list of people from all over the world who are teaching my joke writing methods? If so, please email me…..
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Joke Writing Audio Book coming soon
You can be part of my new audio book. I’m looking to update some of the jokes when I do the audio version of The Serious Guide to Joke Writing. If you have written jokes using any of my methods and can explain your working…..
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Genius? It’s all about taking risks
At Christmas, like everyone else, we get out our Christmas crackers and offer them to our guests. Once pulled and snapped, the paper hat and plastic present are tossed aside and we grab for the little scrap of paper with the rubbish joke on it. Why such excitement?…..
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How to Deal with Hecklers
Ahh the heckler. The interrupter. The flow disturber. The bastard! How does the comedian respond? Get it wrong and the audience will turn like a politican with a policy, I’ve seen experienced acts floored by just one comment from the crowd…..
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Insecure? Mad? Obsessed? Well then write jokes about it
As someone who teaches joke-writing formulae, I am often asked whether I think stand-ups need them. Surely they should write about what they know…..
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The secret of good comedy writing… is writing
What’s the secret of good comedy writing? A perfectly attuned comic brain that can twist every new concept they come across? Natural genius? An inherent sense of being able to tap into the zeitgeist? How about something more mundane?…..
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When to use joke writing formula
I love jokes. I remember saying to a terrible act who had just done another terrible gig how much I liked one of his jokes. He said: ‘Yes, I know that one’s good, it never gets a laugh but people in the room do stop talking when I tell it!’…..
