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Creating Relationships From the MC Spot
A look at ways to create working relationships with fellow comedians while you're working as an emcee.
• emcee • standup comedy • comedy • comics • comedians

Making It On Stage – Finding A Place to Perform
An overview of open mikes and bringer shows for comics with little or no experience. This article also offers a series of guidelines to help make your open-mike experience as successful as possible.
• comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • open mike

Moving Up -- The Three Ways to Get In Front of Bookers
A look at the three ways to get your act in front of bookers at talent agencies and comedy clubs.
• comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy

So, How Do You Make It? (corrected version)
A look at the process of becoming a full-time comedian.
• comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy

Steps To Success: Climbing The Comedy Ladder
A look at the career path followed by stand-up comedians, from open miker to headliner. Includes detail on bookings, pay, and life on the road.
• comedy • standup comedy • becoming a standup comedian • writing • humor

Taking the First Step: Developing Material For Your Act
An overview of preparing your material for stage.
• comedy • standup • standup comedy • comedians • comics

Will This Pay Off? -- Approaching the Comedy Business
Some thoughts on enjoying comedy as a comedian, and avoiding putting too much focus on career advancement and success.
• comedy • stand-up • stand-up comedy • standup comedy • humor

Adjusting to Your Audience
A look at when, how, and if you should alter your act or structure when playing different kinds of rooms.
• comedy • comedians • comedian • comics • comic

All About Eating It: How to Survive, Avoid, and Learn from Bombing
A look at what comedians call "bombing" -- or getting little or no reaction to your act -- and how to avoid this most painful event.
• comedy • stand-up • stand-up comedy • standup comedy • standup