Tom Segura On Honing The Craft of Comedy
The Daily Stoic
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The Importance of Writing Bulletproof Bits in Comedy
Writing a book is similar to performing a stand-up comedy routine. The author reflects on a problematic section that does not resonate well with the audience. This highlights the need for improvement. Despite contemplating abandoning the section, the author realizes they are scared and should keep working on it. Having extra time during the year allows the author to revisit and refine the section, although there is a risk of becoming too self-indulgent. Regularly reviewing the book helps identify areas that need to be shortened.
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