Writing

Am I Giving My Bits Enough Time To Hatch?

Have you ever thought of what it would be like if you created a bit of comedy, performed it in front of an audience, and ended up with an hour of mediocre jokes? If you did, that means that you are thinking too highly of yourself. This comic has been working on his comedy for over 7 months, put on over 13 performances, and had more than 100 of his jokes recorded, and all he has to show for it is an hour of mediocre jokes about his allergies.

Anatomy Of A Joke

Want to know how to write a joke? Comedian and comedy writer Jan McInnis steps you through the joke writing process. You don’t have to be a comedian to write humor, anyone can do it. check this joke writing video out. This video is an insightful and informative dive into the world of comedy. The … Read more

Comedy Writing Tips

TV comedy writer, director and producer Armando Iannucci (The Thick Of It, In The Loop, Veep, I’m Alan Partridge, Time Trumpet) talks about how he chooses comedy collaborators, explains how US-style group-written shows work, and identifies the vital qualities a comedy writer needs. Transcript > > ARMANDO I’m Armando Iannucci. I’ve worked in comedy for … Read more

Bonnie McFarlane On Comedy Writing

Bonnie McFarlane is not only capable of a great stand-up set, she is also a highly regarded writer. Her career took off almost immediately, and though she had some failed pilots early on, she has been able to maintain a healthy career for 20 years by not limiting herself to stand up alone. Here Bonnie … Read more

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Testimonials

If you want to learn stand-up comedy, this is the course for you! The Comedy Trade School stand-up comedy course is the perfect way to learn the ropes of stand-up comedy. The course is taught by professional comedians, and you'll learn everything from joke writing to delivery.

John Smith

Los Angles

This is an excellent stand-up comedy course that will teach you the basics of joke writing, delivery, and stage presence. The course is taught by professional comedians, and you will get plenty of opportunities to perform your material. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in becoming a stand-up comedian.

Iryna Josse

Miami

Comedy Trade School is an excellent way to improve your stand-up comedy skills. The course is thorough and well-structured, and the instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take their stand-up comedy career to the next level.

Bob Lopatkin

New York