The Best Book on How to Become a Full-Time Stand-Up Comedian

Becoming a full-time stand-up comedian isn't usually a formulaic process. Unlike college admissions, law school, or medical school, there is no predictable path. Whether you've never written a joke before or are a veteran performer looking to make this a full time profession, learn how to make stand-up comedy your full-time job, and how to make money doing it. Opportunities to perform are everywhere, but they aren't necessarily easy to find. Here an acclaimed and experienced full-time touring performer teaches you how to kickstart your career as a comedian. In this eBook, Dan Nainan shares the secrets of his business and walks readers through building their own careers in comedy.CHAPTER OUTLINE Chapter 1: What Is Stand-up Comedy? Stand-up Comedy: An Overview Chapter 2: Careers in Comedy Comedy Careers Chapter 3: Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy The 12 Best Tips For Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy Chapter 4: Getting Started Make Your First Career Moves Chapter 5: Just The Jokes Writing Your Material Chapter 6: How To Hustle Networking & Job Hunting Tips For Comedians Chapter 7: Getting Gigs Performing Domestically Comedy Festivals Opportunities To Perform For Up-And-Coming Stand-up Comedians Performing Internationally ...and much more Chapter 9: Performing Live How To Kill It On Stage Dan's Best Tips for Live Performing: Chapter 8: Rehearsing Your Routine . . . And How To Make It Look Like You Didn't Chapter 10: Stand Up Anywhere Different Avenues For Performance Chapter 11: A Day in The Life Touring And Performing As A Full-Time Stand-Up Comedian Chapter 12: The Nitty Gritty Details Lifestyle, Salary, Perks, and Disadvantages Chapter 13: Dressing The Part Dressing The Part Chapter 14: Stand-up Comedians On The Web Chapter 15: Social Networking For A Stand-Up Comedian Chapter 16: Comic Industry Inspirations 20 Great Comics Chapter 17: Final Advice to Aspiring Comedians Have Your Head In The Clouds But Your Feet On The Ground Author Fun FAQAuthor BiographyDan Nainan got his start by taking a comedy class to get over the nervousness of speaking on stage. In his job as a demo engineer with Intel Corporation, Dan toured the world with CEO Andy Grove, demonstrating the latest technology for audiences numbering into the thousands. After leaving Intel to pursue comedy full time, Dan has toured as a feature act with Robert Schimmel and Russell Peters. Dan has appeared on network television including "Last Comic Standing" as well as in feature films, on radio and in an Apple "Get a Mac" commercial, and he performed for Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida. He has performed at TED India, at a Toastmasters International convention, and he recently performed on the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon live from Las Vegas. Note to readers: This eBook is a how-to guide for breaking into the world of stand-up comedy. Co-authored by stand-up comedian, Dan Nainan, and stand-up journalist, Grace DeVoll, the eBook features first-person recollections from Dan's career in the comedy industry. Dan's anecdotes are marked in italics at the beginning of each chapter. The remainder of the eBook contains expert narrative on methods and practices that anyone can use to start off their stand-up comedy career.