The Best Book on How To Become A Full-time Stand-up Comedian

Becoming a full-time stand-up comedian isn't usually a formulaic process. Unlike college admissions, law school, or medical school, there is no predictable path. Whether you've never written a joke before or are a veteran performer looking to make this a full time profession, learn how to make stand-up comedy your full-time job, and how to make money doing it. Opportunities to perform are everywhere, but they aren't necessarily easy to find. Here an acclaimed and experienced full-time touring performer teaches you how to kickstart your career as a comedian. In this eBook, Dan Nainan shares the secrets of his business and walks readers through building their own careers in comedy.

CHAPTER OUTLINE

• Chapter 1: What Is Stand-up Comedy?
  • Stand-up Comedy: An Overview
• Chapter 2: Careers in Comedy
  • Comedy Careers
• Chapter 3: Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy
  • The 12 Best Tips For Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy
• Chapter 4: Getting Started
  • Make Your First Career Moves
• Chapter 5: Just The Jokes
  • Writing Your Material
• Chapter 6: How To Hustle
  • Networking & Job Hunting Tips For Comedians
• Chapter 7: Getting Gigs
  • Performing Domestically
  • Comedy Festivals
  • Opportunities To Perform For Up-And-Coming Stand-up Comedians
  • Performing Internationally
  • ...and much more
• Chapter 9: Performing Live
  • How To Kill It On Stage
  • Dan’s Best Tips for Live Performing:
• Chapter 8: Rehearsing Your Routine . . .
  • And How To Make It Look Like You Didn’t
• Chapter 10: Stand Up Anywhere
  • Different Avenues For Performance
• Chapter 11: A Day in The Life
  • Touring And Performing As A Full-Time Stand-Up Comedian
• Chapter 12: The Nitty Gritty Details
  • Lifestyle, Salary, Perks, and Disadvantages
• Chapter 13: Dressing The Part
  • Dressing The Part
• Chapter 14: Stand-up Comedians On The Web
• Chapter 15: Social Networking For A Stand-Up Comedian
• Chapter 16: Comic Industry Inspirations
  • 20 Great Comics
• Chapter 17: Final Advice to Aspiring Comedians
  • Have Your Head In The Clouds But Your Feet On The Ground
  • Author Fun FAQ