by jmcinnis | Nov 10, 2015 | B. Research Techniques
So I’m in Las Vegas for a gig today and I thought I’d look for 5 funny things that I can joke with. If you get into a habit of looking for the funny, then it becomes easier and easier until you’re doing it automatically. So here’s 5 funny things in Vegas. . . 1, Sushi...
by jmcinnis | Mar 13, 2015 | A. Humor Writing, B. Research Techniques
So far with this blog I’ve focused mostly on writing jokesfor comedy routines or perhaps to put into a speech. Today’s post is a little different however, as I’m interviewing my good friend Nancy Beverly who is a playwright. Nancy and I have been hiking together a...
by jmcinnis | Feb 19, 2015 | A. Humor Writing, B. Research Techniques
Okay you all have heard my writing tips for years, so it’s time to get a different perspective. I’ve got a lot of friends who write for a living – TV writers, comedians, playwrights etc – and so I’ll be posting some interviews with them to hear what they have to say...
by jmcinnis | Oct 24, 2014 | B. Research Techniques
I just read an article about a guy who controls his tourettes syndrome by doing stand up comedy – I always thought stand-up comedy ENCOURAGED people to cuss. But the article mentioned that this guy has gained self-confidence and educated people on the disease at the...
by jmcinnis | Oct 24, 2014 | B. Research Techniques
I just read an article about a guy who controls his tourettes syndrome by doing stand up comedy – I always thought stand-up comedy ENCOURAGED people to cuss. But the article mentioned that this guy has gained self-confidence and educated people on the disease at the...
by jmcinnis | Jan 31, 2014 | B. Research Techniques
Looking at WHERE people are sitting Can give you great comedy material to kick off your speech. I’m doing a comedy show for a group and they told me that the top sales guys and gals are sitting at the front tables. That got me to thinking. . .where are the...
