What Are You Laughing at: How to Write Funny Screenplays, Stories, & More

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Summary: Brad Schreiber: WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING AT?
Review: This is a wry, dry, witty and comprehensive piece of work which is excellent reading in itself as well as being essential for the aspiring writer. Schreiber draws on his experience as TV development executive, teacher, script consultant and actor to hand on a wealth of useful information on everything from Aphorisms to Yiddish Sound Theory and from the Author's Voice to Vulgarity - and for the really keen student there are 'Do This Now' exercises at the end of every section. This is a high quality publication by Michael Wise Productions. It has a useful index and an excellent introduction by Christopher Vogler. I enoyed it hugely.

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Summary: How to Write Funny by an Expert
Review: Writing humorously, whether in screenplays or playwriting, fiction or nonfiction, does not come easily for many writers. Here's an engaging and informative guide to the craft of writing humor by an expert writer and teacher. Schreiber includes examples from his own experience (and from his own classes on humor writing)and a wide range of literary genres along with useful writing exercises. This is more than just one more useful book on the craft of writing, it is one of the most engagin books of its kind. All kudos to Schriber for his fun volume.