How To Write Funny Episode 42 | Anne Libera
Jul 24, 2020
Anne Libera, founder of the Comedy Studies program at Columbia College, discusses comedy history, theory, and the importance of well-rounded professionals. They explore comedy cross-training, the art and craft of comedy, controlling context in comedy, transitioning from Second City to creating a comedy school, the history of comedy, the impact of comedy as a commodity, and comedy levels and intentionality.
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Turning In Work Boosts Success
- A student with years of academic struggle improved by committing to simply turning in work on time.
- This first step led to easy A's and a significant change in creative output.
Practice Writing and Observing Daily
- Develop a daily writing and observation practice tailored to your schedule and style.
- Observe real dialogue and character traits to create relatable and meaningful comedy.
Use Bombing as a Learning Tool
- Embrace bombing and feedback as scientific experiments.
- Use audience reaction to adjust your comedy rather than fearing failure.