The Best Way to Create a Comedy Writing Habit

Jerry Seinfeld is a well-known comedian who often talks about his writing habits. He has said that he tries to write every day and that if he doesn't write for a day, he feels like he's "lost a day." This is a great example of how to create a writing habit. If you...

Implementing Pop Culture Into Your Routine

Implementing Pop Culture Into Your Routine

Pop culture references are a massive priority for your comedy routine. However, they can't overwhelm the rest of the content. Otherwise, your delivery quality and role in the bit will be minimized. Here are some tips on how to effectively find that middle ground....

How To “Do” Stand-Up Comedy Your First Time

How To “Do” Stand-Up Comedy Your First Time

What exactly is stand-up comedy? Are you asking "how to do stand up comedy for the first time?" A stand-up comedy performance is a solo comic act. In front of a live audience, comics do a routine packed of jokes. And the ultimate goal is for the audience to laugh. The...

How To Write a 5-Minute Stand-Up Routine

How To Write a 5-Minute Stand-Up Routine

Writing a 5-minute stand-up routine is tough. However, it's absolutely essential. For a variety of reasons, I believe that the first tight 5 minutes of a new comedian's stand-up comedy act are without a doubt the most significant stand-up comedy material that they...

A Brief History of Stand-Up Comedy

A Brief History of Stand-Up Comedy

"Comedy is simply a funny way to be serious." -Peter Ustinov   Stand-up comedy in recent times has become a platform for people of all walks of life to get on stage and joke around about their lives, the world, everyday ongoings, etc. If you've ever wondered how...

Comedian Jeff Zaret