Bfe Press How to Kill in Comedy: Find your Comedic Character, 20 Amazing Formulas for Great Jokes, Slay the Audience

A well put together book with a flow that is easy to read and follow. Within the first few pages, I was already putting into my mind how to adapt and learn as a comedian.

There are key elements in this book in regards to "persona" that REALLY elevated my comedy and helped me take it to the next level (full disclosure -- I don't use any of the joke formulas in the book as writing comedy comes very easy to me, so I can't speak to that aspect of the book). Some things I've noticed since implementing many of Steve's persona techniques found in this book: 1- I'm now getting booked on much better shows alongside well-known professional comedians; 2- I'm getting paid to do stand-up (albeit not much but it's a start!!); 3- The audience often laughs when I'm not even doing a punchline (something Steve mentions will happen) 4- I'm getting laughs at open mics; 5- I'm getting much clearer on my comedic "voice" and understanding how to write for that voice rather than just saying any random funny thing that comes into my head. Thank you, Steve!

Dudes and dudettes, I must be honest. I haven't read this book. Barely touched it. But I did have enough attention in my head to read the first 3 pages. My ADHD brain was able to retain the following: that a comedian is someone who gives a bunch of strangers the experience of an intimate and spontaneous conversation with a true lunatic.I read a few more pages and then basically took it to heart, and I swear, all my friends think I'm so much funnier now. I swear. RESULTS PROVEN! Bam! This book was so good!! Worth it already! 5/5, would recommend. I'm getting around to reading the rest, now. Although it's 12:45am right now and I probably won't get far, again, but that's okay! This book was made for guinea pig brains like mine. You'll still be killin it!

Received and read Steve North’s wonderful new book “How to KILL in Comedy.” A must read for anyone in the world of stand-up comedy, beginner or seasoned pro. It is a step-by-step guide to finding and fine tuning your funny. This book proves why Steve is one of America’s preeminent comedy coaches and now he shares his expertise with chapter after chapter of tools to create and improve your comedy voice.

This is an easy read and comedian friendly. Doing stand up comedy was on my bucket list. Yes, any age will do. Steve doesn't care how old you are, what you look like, where you came from, what you do to pay your rent...all he cares about is teaching you to be authentically funny. And he's an expert. I've taken classes other places. There is a beginning, middle, and end to the classes. Then the show. Poof, it's over. Not with Steve. He teaches you to build your gig and your comedic character and keep on going.