May 2012
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27 Things Comedians Should See This Week →
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January 2012
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The 5 Comedians Most Likely To Become The Louis CK... →
December 2011
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The 20 Most Popular Articles On Connected Comedy... →
It’s been a pretty amazing year for Connected Comedy and I thank all of you for your attention and for helping to spread the word about the site. I’ve published more than 150 articles this year featuring all kinds of different advice for comedians, and I thought I’d take a moment to share with you what have been the 20 most popular articles on the site this year.
Here they are with some...
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Why The Most Important Things You Can Learn From... →
Louis CK is wrapping up what has likely been the best year of his career and it’s unlikely you’ll find any comedian that isn’t impressed with his stand up act.
However, if you’re looking to Louis as a role model, the most valuable lessons you can learn from his success actually have nothing to do with what he does on stage. Rather, you’ll be best served by paying attention to how Louis has...
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Why You Need To Develop A Video Strategy NOW If... →
October 2011
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Muammar Gaddafi: Hollywood Agent →
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Dear Comedians: Please Stop Treating Social Media... →
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How To Measure Your Financial Value As A Comedian →
Here’s three simple questions that will help you figure out what’s a fair price to charge for your next comedy gig.
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6 Helpful Online Tools For Comedians →
Besides social networks like Facebook and Twitter, there’s a lot of other online tools (most of which are free) that can really help comedians with everything from writing to merchandise. Here’s a breakdown of several tools that I’ve used myself and I think you’ll find very helpful.
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September 2011
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The Comedy Bureau: Morning Debriefing 9/28/11 →
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1) What a night for Conan with Joe Mande and Casey Wilson…
2) Turns out all that behind the scenes South Park recently was leading to a documentary.
3) Via @theapiary, literary magazine, the Paris Review is looking…
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What You'll Find In This Week's Comedy Business... →
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If you're a comedian in LA who cares about your... →
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Your Twitter Bio Says More (Or Less) About You... →
It may only be 140 characters, but you’d be surprised how helpful your Twitter bio can be in helping to define your brand as a comedian.
Just like with everything you do online, the secret to a successful Twitter bio is to be as specific as possible in describing yourself and what you do. The more to write, speak, and talk about yourself and your comedy in specifics (and the less you do so in...
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A British Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
(via @ozsultan)
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6 Things Comedians Need To Know About Facebook’s... →
As you may have noticed already, a couple days ago Facebook rolled out an important new feature on the social network which they are calling “Subscriptions.” In particular, you’ll notice that many people’s personal profiles (including mine) on the site now feature a Subscribe button, which allows you to subscribe to get their updates in your Facebook feed – even if you’re not friends with...
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Watch The Debuts Of 8 Legendary Stand Up Comedians... →
It’s easy to forget that every successful comedian’s act and career is always a work in progress and rarely is what you see from them now the same thing you saw them from them when they first launched their career.
But thanks to the magic of YouTube, it’s now easy to look back and study what many legendary comedians were doing in the early days of their career. So, I thought I’d compile some...
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Want More Traffic On Your Website? Take The 5 Day... →
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re trying to figure out how to get more people to visit your website, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. To get you started, I’ve compiled a list of five simple things you can post on your website over the course of the next week that I guarantee you will get you more traffic to your website than you currently receive if you take a little time to...
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Check Out This Great Comedian-Inspired Artwork
I want to take a break from the usual career advice I dish out here on Connected Comedy today to just quickly tell you about a great artist I recently came across that I thought many of you may be interested in as well.
His name is Craig Parrillo and he recently produced a bunch of comedian-themed illustrations for a great show at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. You can check out some of his work...
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How To Stand Out In A Crowd Of 10,000 Comedians →
If you’re a comedian, you don’t need me to tell you how many other comedians there are out there trying to carve out a career for themselves. It can be overwhelming to consider how many thousands of people you’re competing with for opportunities and attention from audiences.
As a result, one of the biggest challenges you face is figuring out how to stand out from the crowd.
I have an...
August 2011
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5 Things That Impact How Many People Click Links... →
Because of the seemingly random of nature of Facebook’s news feeds it can be very difficult to figure out why some things you post on the site get a lot of clicks and others are virtually ignored.
But, here’s five simple things that impact the likelihood that your Facebook posts get seen and shared.
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The Connected Comedy 60-Minute Strategy Session →
If you’re looking for a little personal help from me with your comedy career, here’s your chance to get it.
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3 Things Comedians Are More Afraid Of Than They... →
It’s not easy being a comedian and it’s a profession that’s filled with rejection and no shortage of things to fear. However, even though fears are a big part of pursuing a comedy career they are too often given more credence than they deserve.
Specifically, here’s three things I’ve noticed most comedians are way more afraid of than they should be…
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“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure...”
– George Carlin (via atlprnc3ss)
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4 Misconceptions Comedians Have About Stage Time →
Yesterday on the Connected Comedy Facebook page I asked readers what their biggest frustration was with the comedy business and the majority of the answers related in some way to stage time and the various ways that clubs, promoters, and bookers determine who gets to perform on their stages.
That didn’t shock me, but what’s interesting to me is how confused many comedians seem to be about the...
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4 Comedy Marketing Buzzwords That Don't Mean What... →
It’s amazing what a difference the words you choose to use can make in what you do. This is especially true when it comes to comedians who are trying to find their way through a sea of marketing buzzwords that may seem a lot more applicable to the business world than they do to your comedy.
To help you cut through the jargon and see the real value/meaning behind some of these terms, I’ve put...
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Jonas Polsky: How to Have a Successful Open Mike →
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by Jonas Polsky
No open mic is great, but if you want to start out in stand up, or just get more stage time they’re a necessary part of the process. Open mikes are often bad, but with a few simple adjustments, you can improve the experience dramatically.
1. Bring your “A game” - Most comics…
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Jonas Polsky: Stand Up Misconceptions →
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by Jonas Polsky
Stand up comedy can be a beguiling and mysterious craft. As a result there are a lot of misconceptions from non-comics, or comedy fans about how stand up works. Here are the most often heard.
1. Stand up is mostly improvised Friends and family are often surprised to hear…
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5 Things You Need To Know Before You Enter A... →
I got a great question the other day from Connected Comedy readers and Florida-based comedy producers Have Nots Comedy who sent me a tweet asking for my take on comedy contests and their effects on participating comedians.
It’s a broad question because every contest is obviously different, but I do think there are a few things that it’s important for any comedian to consider before they enter a...
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5 Things Comedians Need To Stop Doing On Facebook →
Facebook is an incredibly powerful tool and a great asset to any comedian’s career, but unfortunately too many comics have picked up a few bad habits when it comes to using the social network.
Here’s a few things you should stop doing on Facebook because they’re ineffective, counterproductive, and often times just plain annoying to your fans.
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How To Promote Your Comedy Show In 5 Simple Steps →
Whether you’re producing your own live comedy show or just performing in somebody else’s show, you’re going to want it to be as successful as possible and that means figuring out how to promote your upcoming show.
One of the biggest frustrations most comedians face is figuring out how to promote their shows in an effective way and that’s why so many comics don’t bother promoting their shows...
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5 Places You Can Go To Find New Fans For Your... →
One of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a comedian is to figure out how to grow your fanbase from scratch. Especially when you have limited stage time, or if you’re performing at open mics for small crowds that consist mostly of other comedians, it can be difficult to figure out how to introduce new people to your comedy.
Creating content online and posting it on your website gives you...
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