- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (30 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713663790
- ISBN-13: 978-0713663792
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 13.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,048,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Byrne is the guru when it comes to advice on building a successful comedy career. Unlike many advisors, he's been there and done it himself. He knows the joys and sorrows of the comedy world and is best placed to help budding comedians make the most of their talent. --Jasmine Birtles, financial journalist, author, columnist for Independent
This is a book every comedy writer will come to value. --Ken Rock, President, British Society of Comedy Writers --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
This is a book every comedy writer will come to value. --Ken Rock, President, British Society of Comedy Writers --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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John Byrne is the guru when it comes to advice on building a successful comedy career. Unlike many advisors, he's been there and done it himself. He knows the joys and sorrows of the comedy world and is best placed to help budding comedians make the most of their talent. Jasmine Birtles, financial journalist, author, columnist for Independent This is a book every comedy writer will come to value. Ken Rock, founder member of the British Society of Comedy Writers
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
John byrne is an experienced comedy writer, and we can draw from this. But don't expect this book to make you into Woody Allen overnight. It covers the nuts and bolts of comedy writing, from simple gags to full blown sitcoms - a must for the novice.
Although it is informative, you should treat it as inspirational - keep dipping into it when the muse doesn't strike. Read and re-read it. You won't be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Useful as a very basic guide to get you started but somewhat lacking in detail.
It is a bit too short and quite a lot of space is devoted to advice on how to approach stand-ups and offering to write for them. The writer should have devoted more pages to comedy writing techniques rather than writing about his own career.
For all its faults I did get something out of it though.
It is a bit too short and quite a lot of space is devoted to advice on how to approach stand-ups and offering to write for them. The writer should have devoted more pages to comedy writing techniques rather than writing about his own career.
For all its faults I did get something out of it though.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this a very useful book. It is simple and no nonsense and doesn't pretend comedy writing is anything more then a combination of your own creative abilitie s and a lot of hard work. But it gives you all the building blocks you need to suuceed, whether your writing is for stand up, TV or radio. If you want a philosophical discussion of the nature of comedy, then look elsewhere but all I can say is that I've had a lot more success with my own stuff since buying the book, and although I haven't written a blockbuster sitcom yet I've certainly made the cover price back several times over!
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Good on selling work rather than writing it
When I teach I recommend this book to people who are thinking of writing for others. It has a wealth of information and advice from the author on selling your comedy writing and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sally Holloway, Author: Joke Writing (Serious Guide to)
Helpful, but by no means comprehensive
I let my heart rule my head. So many earlier reviews gave the impression that this book was the ultimate manual for comedy writers, that I thought I must have it. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2008 by Big Bry
Ignore the last review - they don't know what they are talking about
I have known of John Byrne as an artist and comedian for years. His approach to writing comedy isn't unique but it is very clear, and it is very real. Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by Mr. Andrew Gray
Who IS John Byrne anyway???
Ignore the phoney sycophantic review above - you can't expect an amateur cartoonist to be an expert about what makes a good book on teaching comedy. Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by R. Lewis
absolutely brilliant!
At last a book which gives the new writer a sound basis for understanding the medium and how to turn ideas into laughter upon the page. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2002
The perfect book for the would be writer of all comedy
I, as a fledgling comedy writer found the book a great source of both instruction and encouragement. Read more
Published on 21 April 2001
Informative and inspirational.
Although I've been a freelance comedy writer for quite a few years,and have sold material to various markets,a constant stream of rejection slips has almost forced me to give up. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2000
Not worth the money
The author does not tell you anything you would not know yourself. A few one line gags is not worth ten pounds. Also you must be aware the book deals mainly with writing for radio. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2000
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