The Art of Joke Writing

How many times have you watched a sitcom or comedian on TV and said, “I could write that stuff!” Jeffrey Gurian, comedy writer/ coach/performer said that and did something about it.

Besides his 3 award-winning films, Jeffrey’s words have been uttered by the likes of Richard Belzer, Joan Rivers, Gilbert Gottfried, Rodney Dangerfield, George Wallace, and Robin Williams to name just a few and he’s currently writing the book on the history of the legendary comedy club The Comic Strip, in which he has interviewed Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Reiser, Larry Miller, Chris Rock, Ray Romano, and many other stars who got their start at that club.

Jeffrey will cover things like : Finding your comedy voice * The art of writing and crafting jokes * How to structure an act, prepare and deliver your material * Breaking into the comedy club scene * How to get your material to producers and comics who can use it!

Send Jeffrey your comedy material, and time permitting he will give you feedback.

BIO – Jeffrey Gurian is a nationally known comedy writer/performer who has written material for many big comedy stars, three films, many Friars Roasts, co-produced a sold-out 3,000 seat show starring Kevin Hart, and is working on the book on the 35 year history of the legendary comedy club The Comic Strip for which he has interviewed Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ray Romano, Judah Friedlander, Larry Miller, Lewis Black, Susie Essman, and many more! He also coaches comedians, and writes the national column and Vlog, Comedy Matters.