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Finding Your Comic Genius

An In-Depth Guide to the Art of Stand-Up Comedy

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Finding Your Comic Genius

By: Adam Bloom
Narrated by: Matt Lucas, Ed Byrne, Adam Bloom, Ninia Benjamin, Tim Clark, Carole King, Ady Lloyd, Hannah Oldman, Matt Welcome
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This has proven to be the most significant book ever written on stand-up comedy. It truly comes to life as an audiobook, especially with ‘before & after’ examples of punchlines. It explains groundbreaking methods and theories that give you the tools to fast-track your stand-up to the next level and will permanently change the way you look at writing and performing comedy.

Although Finding Your Comic Genius is an advanced book that was aimed at people who already do stand-up, thousands of new comedians all over the world have used the seventeen chapters on writing material to prepare for their first time onstage. It will also be beneficial to anyone who is planning on doing any form of public speaking. Ricky Gervais said of Adam Bloom’s comedy, “He's been one of my favourite stand-ups for about ten years. Bloom not only has meticulous, brilliant lines, but also an intense and fragile honesty”.

Jim Jefferies said of this book, "This is the only book you will ever need on stand-up comedy. No one on Earth knows more about stand-up comedy than Adam Bloom".

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“He's been one of my favourite stand-ups for about ten years.” (Ricky Gervais)

“No one on Earth knows more about stand-up comedy than Adam Bloom.” (Jim Jefferies)

“Adam explains things about comedy I didn't even realise.” (Rich Hall)

“Adam Bloom is the right person for this job as he writes some of the best jokes I’ve ever heard.” (Harry Hill)
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I have read the physical book a number of times and used the theory - I have been on Adam’s online course too - I bought the audiobook as I learn better and retain info better this way and the more I hear and learn from Adam the better my joke writing becomes - Adam is an awesome guy too - if you want to be a comedian and comedy writer or beef up your public speaking this book will 100% help you - Thanks Adam xx

Absolutely tremendous all the way..

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Listen to this if you want to vastly improve your comedy writing. Bloom has an in-depth understanding of the mechanics behind joke writing, and breaks this down in a way that'll make it easy to understand and retain when you apply it in your own writing.

There are so many elements here that you won't have been aware of that will change the way you assemble jokes, especially as somebody who is new to stand up or comedy writing in general. This has been my favourite resource for writing comedy and I have made countless notes and plan to revisit often!

An essential listen if you want to master joke writing

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I love this book so am delighted it is now available as an audiobook and that has been brought to life by such an excellent cast of voices, I am an auditory learner and this format makes it easy for me to revisit concepts and to think through incorperating them onto my writing. For a book so full of technique, this is wonderfully accessible. The audio format (and the personality of the readers) makes it even more so for me. This is invaluable for anyone interested in comedy

An invaluable, accessible guide to comedy writing

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Useful, easy to understand tips on turning a good joke into a great joke.

Also has a load of interesting insights into the world of stand-up comedy and advice for anyone doing it or thinking of giving it a go.

If you've ever belly laughed at a joke - this book will help you understand why, and if you haven't - this book will also help you understand why.

How to be a lot funnier than you currently are.

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I can not begin to recommend this book enough. This is a great book for anyone who wants to start stand up comedy. I have honestly found it invaluable and now finally it is on audible and I couldn’t be happier. If you want to learn stand up comedy then either read or listen to this wonderful book. Adam Bloom really knows what he is talking about and has years and years of experience. His knowledge is shared here in easily digestible chapters that focus on so many aspects of stand up comedy. It’s brilliant.

Outstanding

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