Vent Haven ConVENTion’s theme this year is comedy writing. I thought long and hard about this video clip, because it is taken directly from my on-line Script Writing Course. It will only be available during the HomeVENTion, after which time this post will disappear forever.
In this video, Ken shares a method of narrowing your focus to develop comedy material. It is only one of many techniques shared in the entire course.
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Remember – Comedy is the name of the game. Learn all you can about comedy to improve your skills as a ventriloquist and keep people laughing!
If you haven’t taken this course, I would highly recommend it. It made a huge difference in how I approach my writing process and what I am able to do. I refer back to the course constantly for guidance and help. I’ve found myself listening, relistening and relistening to the lessons. It features many view points from some of the best in the business, and helps you find your own way, find what works for you. Simply genius.
I took the scriptwriting course and it’s got a ton of great, useful info. And Tom has several segments with Ken, one of which is the one posted above. Great stuff in there.
Johnny
This is really great info. I like the idea of writing in chunks and starting a new line with each breath.
Great info and I already have Kens book. I’ve got to really dive into it.
Lots of good writing information here…..from one of the best, Ken Groves! I really like the Wagon Wheel method….You’re not in a daze of different jokes you’ve heard. You have your subject in the middle and venture out through the spokes to things about the subject….leaving out the interesting things. I even put down silly things…sometimes a good joke can come from that. Thanks so much for this!
Thanks for sharing about the wagon wheel idea. I’m definitely going to use this. I like visual ways of brainstorming ideas rather than just sitting and writing the script out straight away. Ken Groves always cracks me up! I love his comedy style.
The tips about how to write as you speak and not as you read are wonderful. Thanks for sharing this video out of your course. Is Ken’s book still available in hard copy? I know it is a download through Maher but I’d prefer a hard copy if there is one. I’ve also heard his book “Breaking down the brick walls of show business” is a really valuable resource.