Funny isn’t luck. It’s a craft—and you can learn it.

That’s the whole premise behind The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing by Mike Bent. This book doesn’t waste time. It dives headfirst into what makes people laugh—and more importantly, how you can write stuff that actually lands.

Mike Bent is no amateur. He’s performed on HBO, written for Disney, and taught comedy writing at Harvard. He’s also helped dozens of writers go pro. So yeah, he knows what works.

This isn’t just another writing guide with vague tips and fluffy inspiration. It’s a full-blown toolbox. You’ll learn how to write sharp monologue jokes, structure killer sketches, punch up scripts, and even break into stand-up, sitcoms, or late-night. There are exercises, real examples, and breakdowns of what makes a joke powerful. What makes it stick.

One of the most useful chapters? A breakdown of joke construction formulas used by professionals—like misdirection, irony, and the classic rule of three. Apply those, and suddenly, your material gets tighter. Funnier. Stronger.

Whether you're dreaming of SNL or just want to punch up your writing skills, this book gives you structure, clarity, and strategy.

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Want to write funny? Don’t wing it.

Mike Bent hands you the blueprint. Let’s make people laugh on purpose.