The New Comedy Bible is a step-by-step, no excuses manual for writing, performing, and launching your career as a stand-up comic. Written by Judy Carter, the author of The Comedy Bible (2001), which was called by The Washington Post and Forbes as a "e;Comedy Essential."e; This new book, penned in classic Carter's style -- part career coach and part comedy dominatrix -- has 100% new content where you will:- Partake in 48 new exercises to turn your problems into punchlines- Create 60 minutes of new material- Discover your authentic comedy persona- Conquer stage fright and slay hecklers- Push part procrastination and get bookedWhether you're a beginner just starting out or a pro looking to create new material for your next Netflix Comedy Special, Carter's proven methods are legendary among today's top performers. Alumni of her workshops include: Seth Rogan, Hannah Gadsby, Sherri Sheppard, and Maz Jobrani among others. As Lily Tomlin says, "e;Judy Carter helps others find their authentic persona and communicate in a way that makes audiences laugh."e; Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, she said, "e;Judy Carter can show you how to make your sense of humor pay off."e;The exercises in this book will get you off the couch and onto the stage, helping you develop the skills necessary to envision, and achieve, a successful career in comedy.
