Laughing Out Loud: Writing the Comedy-Centered Screenplay

by Andrew Horton

Book Overview

Whoever wrote "Make 'em laugh " knew that it's easier said than done. But people love to laugh, and good comedy will always sell. With the help of this complete and entertaining guide, writers and would-be writers for film and television can look forward to writing comedy that goes far beyond stereotypic jokes and characters. In Laughing Out Loud, award-winning screenwriter and author Andrew Horton blends history, theory, and analysis of comedy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520220153
• ISBN13: 9780520220157
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"