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How To Write Funny
Episode 43 | Mike Sacks
Sep 17, 2020
Mike Sacks, bestselling author of Stinker Lets Loose and Here’s the Kicker, discusses his fascination with 1970s CB and trucking movies, the importance of seizing opportunities, frustrations with traditional publishing, building an email list, and the importance of pursuing projects you love.
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- Networking and perseverance are crucial for aspiring comedy writers to succeed in the industry.
- Self-publishing offers creative freedom and control over the publication process.
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Mike Sacks' Journey as a Comedy Writer
Mike Sacks discusses his journey as a comedy writer, starting with his dream of writing for late night with David Letterman. He talks about his influences, including The Onion, and how he began writing interviews with comedy writers to learn about their career paths. Despite not knowing anyone in the industry, he persisted and eventually got an opportunity to work at Vanity Fair and write comedy books.
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