Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in or[...]

In Damn! That's Funny!, readers learn what it takes to write humor, how to get ideas for humorous articles, how to use words humorously, how to add humor to serious articles, and how to market their material. Written by television comedy writer Gene Perret, a three-time Emmy award winner and longtim[...]