Melvin Helitzer

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Average rating: 3.65 · 1,157 ratings · 91 reviews · 15 distinct worksSimilar authors
Comedy Writing Secrets: The...

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The Dream Job: Sports Publi...

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Comedy techniques for write...

liked it 3.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1984 — 2 editions
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Don't Let the Bastards Get ...

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Como escrever humor

liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1987 — 2 editions
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Oh, Jackie!: Her Father's S...

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It's Never Too Late to Plan...

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Como escrever humor

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Como Escrever Humor - Parte 2

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The youth market;: Its dime...

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“Surprise is one of the most universally accepted formulas for humor. A joke is a story, and a surprise ending is usually its finale.”
Mel Helitzer, Comedy Writing Secrets

“The basic two-step in humor is to (a) state some common problem, frequently with a cliché, and (b) create an unexpected ending or surprise.”
Mel Helitzer, Comedy Writing Secrets

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Mel Helitzer, Comedy Writing Secrets



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