When it comes to comedy, Dave Schwensen has the answers. And now he’s put them into a book Comedy FAQ’s And Answers, in which 57 of those questions are answered in this book with help from comedy legends such as George Carlin, Richard Jeni and Bobby Collins. Booking agents, club owners and public relations reps also get a chance to weigh in.

For about the price of a comic’s DVD, you are going to learn more about the business of making people laugh than you ever will from talking with people who say they know something, but want you to pony up some major cash for the privilege.

This book is geared towards the young up and coming talent of the future, but there is something any seasoned veteran can probably learn from the fifty-seven frequently asked questions about stand-up comedy and the easy to understand, relevant, fun to read, and knowledgeable answers found in this book.

Even if you are not an aspiring talent but just a fan of stand-up, this is a highly enjoyable book as it gives you a very interesting and fascinating take on the behind the stage stuff. Schwensen’s previous book, “How To Be A Working Comic,” introduced would-be funny men and women to the trade.

Schwensen, known around the country for his comedy workshops, mines his industry connections – sprinkling advice from top comedians throughout the book – and covers everything from doing your own publicity to getting on television to writing for other comics.

Some of the questions Schwensen answers in this amazing book are related to open-mic night, what to do on stage, what happens off stage and backstage. It is an easy question and answer format based on the writer’s experience in the comedy club business and as a leader of workshops for aspiring comedy professionals.

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About the Author/Founder of The Stand-up Comedy Professional

Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and author of the content made available in the Comedy Pro Membership Program available on this site.

Over the past decade, Steve has established himself as a leading, globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development, delivery and entertainment business strategies for comedy entertainers as well as speaking professionals.

For more information about Steve, please check out the About The Author section on this site.

In my humble opinion, I believe that there is a serious problem with stand-up comedy nomenclature and the symbolic association with the terminology used to communicate the activities comedians employ to develop their stand-up comedy material.

Specifically, I am referring to the term “comedy writing”.

I have come to despise term “comedy writing” and try to avoid using it, even though it is thoroughly ingrained in the global psyche of stand-up comedians.

I prefer the term “comedy material development” and here are the reasons why — specifically when it comes to punchlines: Read the rest of this entry

About the Author/Founder of The Stand-up Comedy Professional

Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and author of the content made available in the Comedy Pro Membership Program available on this site.

Over the past decade, Steve has established himself as a leading, globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development, delivery and entertainment business strategies for comedy entertainers as well as speaking professionals.

For more information about Steve, please check out the About The Author section on this site.

While many people know Jeff Foxworthy from the hit television show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, he is also the largest-selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy® Award nominee, and bestselling author of more than twenty-three books, including the New York Times bestselling Dirt on My Shirt.

Dirt on My Shirt is a hilarious collection of poems that Foxworthy uses to create a neighborhood filled with fun, family, friends, and more.

From the thrill of flying to the imaginary planet Woosocket to bonding with a friend over a shared hatred of spinach, these poems capture the very essence of being a kid.

In this book you’ll meet Uncle Ed, Cousin Lizzy, and Aunt Foo Foo, cows with horns that don’t go beep, dads in sweaters, also sheep. Filled with sly humor and always affectionate, Dirt on My Shirt is sure to delight kids, big and little, everywhere.

What else does Foxworthy do when he’s not writing books and starring on hit TV shows? You can also catch Jeff Foxworthy on his syndicated weekly radio show, The Foxworthy Countdown which is carried in more than 220 markets across the United States.

Author, comedian, television star and more…It’s no wonder that Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country.

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About the Author/Founder of The Stand-up Comedy Professional

Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and author of the content made available in the Comedy Pro Membership Program available on this site.

Over the past decade, Steve has established himself as a leading, globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development, delivery and entertainment business strategies for comedy entertainers as well as speaking professionals.

For more information about Steve, please check out the About The Author section on this site.