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Win The Cheeky Monkey book
[Thu 22/07/2010 04:08:18]
(Competition now closed; thankyou for entering)
In a startling expose on how to write comedy the secrets of the comedian will be revealed. What makes us laugh? What are the principles behind a good joke and narrative comedy? And what is it we find so goddamn attractive about those who make us laugh?
Tim Ferguson offers the answers to these age old questions and shows you how to write comedy — simply and effectively —much to the dismay of the
comedy industry.
This is a book for those who want to write for sitcom, movies, stage, standup or anyone who likes a good joke for as Tim says, ‘Everyone laughs, even
Methodists.’
The Cheeky Monkey: Writing Narrative Comedy Published by Currency Press
Tim Ferguson has had over 25 years experience in writing TV comedy and sitcoms. As a member of the Doug Anthony Allstars (DAAS) he toured internationally for over a decade—the group was the biggest-selling act at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for nine years running.
He co-produced, wrote and directed the comedy/drama series Shock Jock and was host and writer of the Logie Award-winning Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush. He has appeared on numerous TV programs including: ABC TV’s The Glasshouse and The Einstein Factor and in 2003 was the host of Big Brother Insider.
Tim is the author of the bestselling political satire, Left, Right & Centre and has been a contributor of opinion pieces and features for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.
Tim currently lectures in Narrative Comedy and Screenwriting at RMIT School of Media & Communication and hosts forums and workshops on comedy writing
nationally.
Please see what's on for workshop details http://if.com.au/2010/07/22/event/Tim-Ferguson-Comedy-Writing-Forums/GVNBGWKEHI.html
To view a promotional spoof video click here
To enter the competition, email win@if.com.au with the subject line: Cheeky Monkey and include your full name and full postal address.
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