Were you the class clown throughout most of your school years?
Can you make people laugh?
Have you ever wondered how those stand-up comics are able to make money doing something they love?
While big-name comics are rare, almost anyone can start doing stand-up comedy!
First, watch the masters.
Check outNetflixandYouTubefor some great stand-up comedy routines.
Some comedians (especially in older times) used a gimmick, like a puppet or props.
Some comedians tell jokes.
Many comedians (especially these days) use stories to entertain.
Second, take a break.
Before working on your comedy routine, take a break from stand-up comedy.
Always have a notebook.
When a friend says something hilarious, write it down.
When a random thought makes you laugh in the line at the coffeeshop, make a note of it.
All of this source material is essential for a comic.
To start out your stand-up comedy career, write your first routine.
Take the funny things you listed in your notebook and develop your routine around that.
Pick one or two topics, and have a go at limit your routine to 10 minutes.
confirm that you have transitions between topics if youre using more than one.
Find an amateur night or open mic.
If you have a comedy club in your area, chances are it has an amateur night.
One night every week or every month is usually devoted to amateurs.
If you dont have a comedy club nearby, try an open mic.
One important note about amateur nights and open mics: the venue hosting the event makes the rules.
Check the website, call the club, or attend an event as a spectator before taking the stage.
Comedy clubs tend to be exceptionally strict on time limits.
In time, youll develop multiple routines that with practice can become a regular part of a larger show.
