5 Comedy Books that show you How to Be Funny: for stand up, improv comedy, and comedy writing

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If you're struggling with your comedy writing, or you want to break into stand up comedy and don't know how, these comedy books will get you there.
Learn how to be funny on command.
Avoid the stand up mistakes beginners make.
And best of all, make writer's block a thing of the past, and jump into the joy of creating comedy whenever you'd like.
These books are helpful for actors, writers, and comedians.
Comment below with which sounds the most fun to you!
Links to purchase the books!
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg: www.amazon.com...
The Upright Citizens' Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual: www.amazon.com...
Comic Insights, The Art of Stand-up Comedy by Franklyn Ajaye: www.amazon.com...
What Are You Laughing At? by Dan O'Shannon: www.amazon.com...
Tao of Comedy by Bobbie Oliver: taocomedystudi...
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[@pfuhad3760]

Thank you for crating this video . Please do more video on comedy writing

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

I'm so glad you like it! Yes, I'll definitely do more soon, I love comedy. Subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@Jeff-z5y]

Hi. Where do I start? Previously, I have read The Comedy Bible and Steps by Step to Stand Up Comedy. Great books (How to structure jokes, etc), but I came across your video and took down your list of comedy/writing/Improv books and obtained them. I'm currently reading (and highlighting like crazy) Comic Insights - it really blew me away. I really enjoyed the deep dive into how to study comedians that make *you* laugh, breaking their jokes into their molecular structure and studying them. The portion on finding your honesty within your comedy POV and having the courage to speak it was such a revelation. I have been doing some Open Mics, but now I have more knowledge that will help my writing of not only the 'what' but the 'why' of comedy. I know doing videos is tough and many times you feel like 'Is it even worth it?'. I'm telling you it is. Thank you for sharing the knowledge you've gained through your comedy journey. You rock.

[@Do.you.know.this.]

The art which no one talks about!🥺❤️ Thankyou!

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Comedy means everything to me. So glad you enjoyed the vid!!

[@akshathjain2290]

1) burning down the bones 2) comedy manual 3) the art of stand-up comedy 4) the tao of comedy 5) What are you laughing at

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Do you have a favorite? Links to buy the books are provided in the description!

[@KateShep]

* adds each book to amazon list * I have so much to read lol! I am excited to learn how to write comedy. I think theory is really important, thank you for the recommendations!

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

These books totally simplified the process for me! If you're brand new to writing comedy, I suggest starting with UCB's manual. If you want to start by boosting your writer-ly confidence first, then definitely read "Writing Down the Bones". It's life-changing.

[@princehisam6287]

Thank u for making this video It is very helpful .❤️❤️

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

I'm so glad!! I hope you find a book that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

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[@internetprescription2011]

Thank you for making a video like this. This is the first video I have ever seen on this topic. Couldn't find one before even after searching in many different places.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

I'm so glad it helps!! We're planning to do way more on comedy, me being a comedy writer and all. Make sure to subscribe so you get notified!

[@honeymarahar]

I love reading books and I am from India🇮🇳..... Your video helps me a lot..... Thank you so much ✌❣️........ Never give up 💪

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

I'm so glad it helped!! I love these books. Let me know what you think after you read them! Thank you for watching!

[@kathyingram3061]

~Id like to learn how to find & create more humor in my life, just to improve life, in general~I never fully appreciated humor until i went through a very hard time years ago, of serious poverty & depression, and i discovered the value of humor, and its what saved me during that time!~Im gonna see if i can get 'What Are You Laughing At'~Thank you for these suggestions!~☆~

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

It's wonderful that you found humor helpful during a dark time, it's saved my life a couple of times, too. I would also recommend taking an improv comedy class! Improv is wonderful for helping you learn to play, open up to others, and think on your feet. Really life changing! Thank you for watching!!

[@BixbieMedia]

Thanks! I just and bought three of them.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Oh my gosh, yay!! Which three did you get?? So glad you found the video helpful!

[@BixbieMedia]

@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953 What are you Laughing At, Comic Insights, and Improv

[@vittoriobertoni2012]

hi, I don’t want to be a comedian, i’m trying to improve myself in every way possible and I think being funny is a fondamental skill, which book do you suggest?

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

That's awesome! Good for you, being funny is a great way to build relationships and grow empathy. I suggest starting with What Are You Laughing At? It will tell you how jokes work, even outside the context of stand up or sketch comedy.

[@ayanhalder6194]

Are these books only for writing? Or these books will help me be more funny when I speak?

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

All of them except for the first one, Writing Down the Bones, will help with being funnier when you speak! If being funnier in conversation is your goal, I recommend starting with What Are You Laughing At? If you're interested in stand-up at all, start with Comic Insights. Thanks for the question! Hope these help.

[@ayanhalder6194]

​@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953Thank you for explaining.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Thank you so much for watching! Hope you enjoy the books.@@ayanhalder6194

[@cookiestheentertainerchann7907]

Great books!

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Thanks so much for watching! Which one do you find most interesting?

[@AbhijeetRajput-g2y]

Which book should I start

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

If you're totally new to comedy, I would recommend starting with either Comic Insights or Writing Down the Bones. Comic Insights is specifically good for comedy, and Writing Down the Bones is more generally helpful for writers. Let me know if that helps!

[@AmitKumar-xx9pl]

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I absolutely do have more videos coming up, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out!

[@Iksiksinski.]

What book would U recommend for person who is starting with comedy and who just want to be a funny person with friends? And nevertheless how to be funny like Liza Koshy this is my role funny model or Jennifer Lawrence. Kudos for giving the people hope

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Thank you so much for watching!! I'd suggest you start with one of the stand-up specific books. Comic Insights, The Art of Stand-up Comedy by Franklyn Ajaye, or Tao of Comedy by Bobbie Oliver. Those two books will help you find what's really funny about *you*, which can help you both with stand-up and being funny around your friends. I also recommend taking an improv class, if they're offered in your area! If not, you can take something online. Improv comedy will help you gain confidence and express your funny. Coupled with the books, you'll find your comedic voice in the most fun way possible. Let me know if you try the books and enjoy them! Thanks again for watching.

[@Iksiksinski.]

@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953Could U recommend a book teacqh me how to create and tell funny stories Like Jennifer Lawrence? Im reading comic insights this is a great book and in my view IT is too advanced for me cóż IT teach US how to perform. I send U my love

[@Iksiksinski.]

@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953 I need tools Like rule of 3 structures of comedy incongruency and how to USe IT please help me

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply, KZbin hides comments and makes it hard to respond sometimes. That's awesome that you're reading the book! If you want to start with structure, I recommend What Are You Laughing At? But if you are starting from zero, I would definitely recommend an improv class. Improv will show you how comedy works in the best most fun way!

[@Iksiksinski.]

@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953 thanx for recommedation

[@sunset33533]

The book "You Suck" by Paulie Amigo is a fun self-help satire. Recommended.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Is that one y'all wrote? You're recommended in the description on Amazon.

[@maitreyvlogs4363]

Are this books for people who want to become funny in general ? Because it helps in day to day life

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

I would say several of them are helpful, but in that case, the ones that will help you best are The Tao of Comedy and What Are You Laughing At? "What Are You Laughing At?" especially, because it's about how comedy works in any and all situations. We just dropped a How to Be Funny vid, too, so check that out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Pbi2ech5tkjac

[@maitreyvlogs4363]

@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953 Thank you 😄😄

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

@@maitreyvlogs4363 No problem! Comedy is my favorite thing, so I love helping people find ways to learn more about it!

[@vivekchocha855]

books i like 1 writing down the bones 2 Comedy improvisation manual 3 what are you laughing at?

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Awesome! Have you read them before, or you just mean you want to read them now?

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@@himanshubindusara2303 Yes, it's a very healthy and loving relationship, haha. Enjoy the videos and good luck on your comedy journey!

[@jatintanwar5582]

Which book is best?...😸

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Depends on your goal! Although I think that Writing Down the Bones has helped me the most as a writer.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

What are you hoping to improve?

[@nasero12]

Good stuff

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jitendrajha577]

Cam we get these books in nepal?

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Try searching on the links I gave? If not, you should be able to order on Amazon!

[@wordrubble2395]

What if you're hopelessly unfunny? Is there a specific book that can fix that fundamental lack? I occasionally try to write quirky, humorous stories and the feedback I get is mostly hostile, which makes me feel like Frankenstein's monster being chased through a village by people carrying torches.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Hi Word Rubble! You're not the first person I've talked to who has this problem... Often, it's a problem of audience/support network. I'd have to know more details to say for sure, but I'd say that either the people who you are showing your work to are unsupportive (and it's possible to get into a group of jerks on accident) or what you are writing is meant for a different audience. Have you taken any comedy classes, in person or online? Working with a comedy teacher can help you iron out whether the problems are in your presentation or in the choice of audience.

[@wordrubble2395]

@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953 I tried to reply here but I guess they thought it was spam. Oh, well.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

@@wordrubble2395 Well, this reply worked! To answer your original question, joining a class could help, but if you'd rather start with a book, the best place to start with the fundamentals of comedy is the What Are You Laughing At? book. Check that one out and let me know what you think after you've read it!

[@wordrubble2395]

@@makegoodcreativenetwork8953 That was the first book I ordered from your list. It arrived the other day. Although, I had to double-check the title on the front cover a couple times. Was this about humor or rocket science? ;-) I'll need to read it very s-l-o-w-l-y. If I manage to survive, I'll report back.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

@@wordrubble2395 Hahaha yeah, I love the cover makes it look like comedy is a science... which it can be! Can't wait to hear what you think about it!

[@mtaanifitness6656]

5 books to make me funnier. Great😄

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Lol let me know if they work well for you!

[@lohitaryan5862]

I don’t have to read em. Nobody takes me seriously anyways.

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

You've got a headstart, then!

[@balajispiritual9619]

Kya apko hindi aati hai to ap thoda hindi me explain kro

[@makegoodcreativenetwork8953]

Hi! I don't know Hindi (had to google translate this). I only know English, unfortunately. Does anyone reading this know any good comedy books in Hindi to share?