CREATE A SURPRISE The primary reason for keeping jokes as brief as possible is to maintain surprise. While an audience listens to a joke, unconsciously their minds dart ahead to anticipate the punchline. With enough time, unless it’s a gob-smacking surprise, they may work out where the joke is going. Brevity keeps the teller one…
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DIALOGUE SCHMIALOGUE
Before you start typing scenes from your Sitcom – stop! Beginning the comedy writing process with actual writing is as useful as cooking with spices only. It is not particularly creative for the reason that it doesn’t create anything useful. Dialogue-jamming is easy and fun. This is why we love to do it. But, to…