And Here's the Kicker: Conversations with 21 Top Humor Writers on their Craft and the Industry

Mike Sacks
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Writers who specialize in humor, who make a career out of entertaining strangers with words, are a notoriously intelligent and quirky lot. In this entertaining and inspirational book you'll hear from 21 top humor writers as they discuss the comedy writing process, their influences, their likes and dislikes, and experiences in the industry. Funny and informative, And Here's the Kicker is a must have guide for aspiring humor writers and simply a great read for fans.
Genres: HumorComedyNonfictionWritingEssaysReferenceStand UpOral HistoryPop CultureFilm
337 Pages

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