The Authentic Comedian

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Attitude, the life-blood of comedy
Without it even the best jokes will struggle to have an impact
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Caroline Clifford
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How to get gigs
Try not to be a delusional maniac
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Your fascinating life still needs jokes
Interesting doesn't always mean funny
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Re-visiting the power of headings
Turn your clutch of notes into actual stand-up
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Self-deprecation Exercise (free!)
The kryptonite of sad is COMEDY GOLD!
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This editing technique is guaranteed to instantly make you the best comedian in the world
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Expand your jokes with these afterthought questions
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Do female comedians talk about sex too much?
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How to write jokes that are like sketches by using improv theory
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Creating Comedy

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Attitude, the life-blood of comedy
Without it even the best jokes will struggle to have an impact
 • 
Caroline Clifford
1
Re-visiting the power of headings
Turn your clutch of notes into actual stand-up
 • 
Caroline Clifford
2
Self-deprecation Exercise (free!)
The kryptonite of sad is COMEDY GOLD!
 • 
Caroline Clifford
Expand your jokes with these afterthought questions
Add some afterthoughts to your afterthoughts
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Caroline Clifford
How to achieve rolling laughter
Comedy Feedback with Karan Mehra
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How to create a comedy show that people will recommend to their friends
Create "you" but in show form
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Berlin Stand-Up School
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This is where I perform and teach improv
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Lizz Lunney
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Logan Murray
He inspired me to be a comedian and teach comedy

Comedy Feedback

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Be more personal & let jokes breathe
Comedy feedback with Walter
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Free comedy notes / advice for subscribers
Send me your dick jokes
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Cut the waffle and focus on the funny. Comedy Feedback with Zach
Sorry ma'am you can't bring that bag of needles in here
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Reader's Notes - Bianca's internet tabs
Bianca has a lot of open internet tabs, but what's she really trying to say?
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A character that kills, or kill the character? Notes on your comedy with Nick Emeka
What to do if your comedy style is becoming a straightjacket?
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Free comedy notes for paid subscribers
Send me your dick jokes!
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Turning notes in to material (afterthought edition) - with Ozan
Keep your premises simple
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Beginner's Notes - Matt Rife (Natural Selection)
Take my Rife, please!
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