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John Byrne: Writing Comedy [2004] paperback Condition:New Each facing the impossibility ofThis updated edition looks at all the latest markets for comedy writers, with new material on writing 'The Office' style docu comedies, writing for children's TV, and even how to try out your own jokes in stand up comedy routines. Comedy has blossomed into one of the most high profile and glamorous areas of the entertainment industry but it is often perceived as one of the hardest writing jobs. In the third edition of this highly regarded handbook,