With well over a decade of trying to educate prospective comedians on all aspects of stand-up comedy, I can honestly say that…

Most people really don’t want to listen to the truth. I’m not talking about my version of the “truth”. I’m talking about reality, which many times doesn’t coincide with inaccurate perceptions individuals have about stand-up comedy and what it takes to be a success on stage.

Let me give you a specific example of what I am referring to. 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.

If you were looking for stand-up comedy tips of real value…

Please pay close attention. What I am about to share with you is a bit more intense and hard-hitting than the “standard” stand-up comedy tips that you will find online.

Specifically, I want to reveal the 3 most important factors that directly impact how quickly a comedian can “move up the food chain” in the world of stand-up comedy entertainment—factors that come into play whether you are brand new to stand-up comedy or a seasoned veteran.

The speed at which an entertainer can progress as a stand-up comedian is directly affected by these factors: 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.

The following is an article from a source not affiliated with this blog that attempts to provide useful stand-up comedy tips. My comments are provided in bold below.

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People say you’re funny. You’re always making people laugh. It’s something you enjoy doing and when people laugh it is the ultimate reward. You fell like you understand comedy, and now you want to take it to the next level by becoming a professional comedian.

But, being a stand-up comic and comedian is a lot different than making a joke and waiting for your friends to laugh. With comedy, you need to be conscious about the audience, learn about stage presence, and write jokes that have a universal appeal.

Yes, you need to develop comedy material that has universal appeal.  But you don’t have to “write” one single joke.

Joke writing in the conventional sense is old and antiquated. Unfortunately, it’s statements like this that lead people to stare at a blank piece of paper for hours trying to “write” a joke from some plucked from the air concept. It doesn’t have to be that way. 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.