People love to hear you tell jokes. Your friends and family rave about how much you can make people laugh.

They seem to think that stand-up comedy is your true calling. Now you need to find out how funny you really are and what you can do to take advantage of this gift.

Work on some stand-up comedy material for yourself. See what you can find in yourself that could be workable as a great comedy piece.

Use situations that you feel have a lot of feeling and meaning. When you have enough to last for a while, then find an open mic session.

Bring your notebook in the event you need a refresher. Hit up the audience with some jokes and make yourself visible as much as you can.

Will you work on some stand up comedy material for yourself or not?

Use a notebook with lined paper (preferably) letter-size paper or smaller) and write down whatever thought you have. Anything that is unique to you or your family would qualify.

Don't use scenarios that are private in nature. Your friends and relatives may not like you after that.

Go to some comedy shows and study professional comedians.

You won't see the same routine, but it's a good idea to view them to get some insight on what you want to do.

Get to know some of them so that you can get your foot in the door.

You will need to find your voice for comedy before you get out there and tackle that brutal world called an audience.

You will have to get your thoughts down on paper and do some writing.

With stand up comedy, you're are looking for an honest opinion, whether it’s good or bad. Doing it in front of people that you know may be tricky.

A lot of times they don’t want to hurt your feelings, so you may not get an honest opinion from them.

Work the comedy clubs and wherever else you can
try out your material. Comedy clubs are a great place to start your career.

Continue to get a feel of what you can do in order to capture the delight of your audience. Make sure that your comedic routines are original and that they have not been lifted from other comedians.

Doing stand up comedy is not easy. Back in the day when you could get your buddies to laugh at your jokes, it was ok.

Back then, people could easily think of you as a
comedian. However, when you are performing in front of a live audience, it is a different story.

With stand up comedy, you must practice your comedy routine. You may first want to practice it in front of people that you don’t know.

You are looking for an honest opinion, whether it’s good or bad.

How To Develop A Style Of Comedy. Even though their road to stardom may be difficult in the beginning, once they start
getting a captive and responsive audience, they are on their way to their reward.

Starting out, they have to use their brain and think about what could make an audience laugh.

Comedians constantly have to tweak and find tune their material until they get to a point where people are responsive to them.

Even then, there will be times where they have to think about what they say. Think about what style of comedy will fit you. How do you speak?

Are you full of life and animation? Or are you stiff and just stand there trying to tell jokes?

Do you have any funny stories from your childhood that could make good fodder for the audience?

When you know what you want to do, you will be able to create a brand. Find comedians that perform in the same way that you do.

The best way to advance is to visit different comedy clubs and look at what professional comedians are doing.

Look and listen at how they speak, tell stories and deliver punch lines.

Some comedians will talk fast, while others will talk slow. Some will speak soft, while others will speak loud. It depends on their personality as to how they deliver.

Get involved on a personal level. Look for things in your life that you like and dislike. Think about things or incidents that make you happy or unhappy.

Comedians need to be able to connect with their audience on a personal level. Free your mind and write what comes to you.

Standup Comedy
The Secret to Becoming a Successful
Comedian!

Want to become a comedian?

How to develop a style of comedy
Beginning steps
How to find your comedic voice
How to write stand up jokes
How to polish your stand-up routine
Don't quit your day job………yet
Where you should perform
How to find open mics
Marketing yourself and booking gigs
How you should dress
How to relax before your comedy performance
Performing tips
Serious tips for stand-up comedians
How stand-up comedians can get into tv or film