WHY THE LONG FACE?

(Excerpt from ‘The Cheeky Monkey – Writing Narrative Comedy’ – Published by Currency Press) Poignancy in Comedy “Hollywood producer Thom Mount has a sign in his office that defines his criteria for a good script to all who enter: Make Me Laugh – Make Me Cry – Make Me Cum – Make Me Think Mount…

What Are The Principles Of Comedy?

Comedy writing is hard. Many writers try it and give up. The Comic Principles are a new, simple way to look at the ancient craft of making audiences laugh. They can be applied to any media or performance. They cross all cultural boundaries. They are essentially Human. The Principles are not rules or formulae. They’re…