Once you have an idea, how can you turn it into comedy? One way is by the use of exaggeration. Once you start making the end results more than they would normally be, the result is frequently humorous. Or it could be that the effort expended by your character is out of proportion to the […]

Different types of jokes have different structure. The stand-up comic tells jokes that are brief and to the point. Often they only have two or three lines, commonly called the set-up and the punch line. The set up is what makes the audience think the way you want them to think, while the punch line […]

So you thought up this hilarious joke that was ideal to include in your stand up routine at the open mic night – but it didn’t raise a laugh and you were so embarrassed. What could you have done differently? One main thing to do with material you write yourself is to test it out […]

Many writers and comedians write their own material because they have a sense of humor that is unique. It may be a warped sense of humor, but they have the ability to see humor in many situations that most people would never dream of. To do this, they often focus on the small trivialities of […]

The performer gets a thrill out of being on stage and delivering his lines so that everyone laughs. The writer may prefer to take time to get those funny lines just right. He may even perform them in his head, but he prefers to stay out of the limelight and watch someone else deliver the […]

Each day, define how the events will contribute to your goals. When you inject meaning into everyday, mundane events, you give yourself the chance and the motivation to excel further than you otherwise might. Here are nine tips to create comfort and peace in your busy life. Tip #1 – Break Out of Your Comfort […]

Making new friends can introduce you to thoughts that might never have occurred to you previously. The successful know that having a mix of different types of friends can broaden your horizons and improve the quality of your life. Here are nine tips to improve the relationships in your life. Tip #1 – Don’t Panic […]

If a big financial or personal event is looming on the horizon, don’t wait for it to come to you. Be proactive in dealing with it, so that you don’t end up cornered and with few options. Here are nine tips to make better decisions in life. Tip #1 – Be a Problem-Solver, Not a […]

One thing that the successful frequently do is give to others. They not only give money, but they give time and compassion. Consider volunteering for non-profit organizations. You’ll not only feel better about yourself, but others will admire you for it. Here are nine tips to improve success in your life. Tip #1 – Don’t […]

One thing that the successful consistently do is dream big. But unlike most of us, they take those dreams and translate them into action-and, ultimately, positive outcomes. Here are nine tips to positively transform your life. Tip #1 – Reconcile with Family Members If your personal life is riddled with conflicts, then you may want […]