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 uni...

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Main Author: Kaplan, Steve, 1951- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Studio City, CA : Michael Wiese Productions, [2013]
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Summary:"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)."--Amazon
Physical Description:xx, 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:9781615931408
1615931406
Author Notes:Steve Kaplan is the industry's most sought-after expert on comedy writing and production. In addition to having taught at UCLA, NYU, and Yale, Kaplan created the HBO Workspace, the HBO New Writers Program, and was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan's Punch Line Theatre. He has served as a consultant to DreamWorks, Disney, Aardman Animation, HBO, and has worked with producers and production companies all over the world.