Basically, the entire story is in first person of a BA / CIA type hit woman on assignment. Bored, passing the time, her inner monologue at one point is imagining her life as a reality show.
How boring her job is 99% of the time, staking out, setting up shots. And then it’s a bit intense for a few minutes. At one point, the inner monologue is a sports channel play by play asking What will she do next?, with the color commentary saying, “We’ll you know Bob…. ”
Her point is that, when she does her job correctly it IS boring. Not like the movies, saying she is the opposite of SALT, BOMBSHELL, HOMELAND, etc
But then things take a wild turn….
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The Stand-Up Comedy Workbook (2026 Edition) is for everyone, not just comics. Teachers can use this book to develop new creative writing programs in their schools, while content creators can use it to brainstorm and develop new ideas for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Budding comics and writers of all kinds can use the techniques laid out in this book to launch a new discipline or reinvigorate their creative process. By following this guide, you will learn to master brainstorming and flesh out new ideas through detailed visualization and sensory exploration. You will discover how to find patterns using the “Magic Three” technique to loop stories together and provide justification for your points. The workbook teaches you how to shape your material by shifting your presentation’s rhythm, volume, and pitch to keep an audience engaged. Finally, you will learn exactly when to economize your words to trim the fat and when to “punch up” your routine to maximize the funny.
In 2020 I was new to self publishing. Every year I have a few weeks in January and September when the gigs are a little lighter. Over the past 5 years I rushed a number of titles that were in my head. NOW I plan to go one by one and fix the typos, clean up the language and re-release every title.
My original Stand Up Comedy text book for kids and teens was too much. The Stand-Up Comedy Workbook was too little. THIS edition is just right.
Now, you can down load the entire book as a printable PDF. You can reprint the brainstorming sections over and over as needed, OR start a journal.and just use these books as a guide.
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I’ve priced the new ebook at $10. It’s worth a lot more. IT’S 23 years of my life. While everyone is teaching content creators how to create the perfect video hooks and thumbnails, this is the path to kicking out new ideas for content daily!
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My wife and I started an entertainment company in 2002. We were wannabe actors, struggling waiters, barely living paycheck to paycheck. By 2005 we QUIT OUR DAY JOB thanks to selling out 4-6 shows a week in Times Square NYC and more and more working in schools, corporate events and even private family homes. Im 2014 we bought a house.
Since then the number of aspiring actors performing for FREE has grown ten fold at schools posing as theaters and comedy clubs. This is why I wrote my first book. QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: HOW TO BE A FULL TIME WORKING ACTOR.
All of Walter’s books are available free via Kindle Unlimited and inexpensive via Amazon Kindle. Some also have paperback, hard cover and or audible editions. New eBook now available: Improvisation for Project Managers. Also blogger, original murder mystery shows, sketch comedy and more!
Every day I see incredibly talented actors come to the city, only to quit and go home within the first year, or become full time food service employees for life.
I drive around, going from gig to gig, actually fearing for the future of my nieces, nephews and students. I have had a version of this and other books in my head for months.
Two months ago, I had a solo murder mystery gig, one of my clue parties, cancel, because the client lost his very high paying job and feared spending a small fortune on his 40th birthday party in the face of uncertainly. With in a day, two gigs came in to replace the same time slot, creating work for 8 actors.
Meanwhile, while playing Santa the other day, I met a kid… TWELVE YEARS OLD… offering to jack up my sleigh with nitro, turbo, hot rod detailing etc. I thought, funny, right…. His dad stepped up, with a HUGE GRIN, saying, Santa, he’s serious. He just rebuilt an entire car all by himself. In short order I could tell this was not some father/son weekend project. This kid had a business. At 12, 4 years before getting a license to drive, he can make you a car, or at least fix the one you have. Santa (me) joked, “This kid will never work at a Starbucks!” I was only half joking. Actually, inside I was thinking, I need to publish this book!!!
That 12yo kid will never have a day job. He will never have a boss. He will have clients. He will have employees, not employers. He might have partners.
I feel horrible for my would be client losing his job, but because of my diversified entertainment business options I can weather just about any storm. Even during pandemic we found ways to generate income, doubling down on what works at the time, constantly pivoting, staying agile, even as we grow.
While everyone else is falling behind, blaming the world, the school system, AI, capitalism, nepo babies, etc etc etc, I hope YOU will realize YOU HAVE OPTIONS. YOU HAVE CHOICES!!!
While the rest of the world makes excuses, go create opportunities for yourself. I have an entire series of books about to drop, each with a path to creating your own business.
America is richer than ever, but despite all the crying about the failure of TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS, very few are doing anything to solve the problem. The wage gap between CEO and employee grows. The white collar work force shrinks. The era of having one job for 20-40 years before retirement is over for more and more every year.
No one is coming to our rescue. It is up to us to create opportunities. It’s a lot of work, but it’s easier than you think.
The sooner you start a side hustle, the sooner it can become your full time gig and you finally get to FIRE YOUR BOSS.
Why wait till your 18?
While millions of teens get jobs at the mall, fast food, or other minimum wage jobs, two hours of your side hustle can create more income than 20 hours at Starbucks.
While the old models crumble, brick and mortar fails miserably, high paying jobs become more and more scarce, the time is better than ever touring take a chance on YOURSELF!
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Open mics are shows performed by and for performers. The audience is often other comics.
Go to an open mic within the next 48 to 72 hours and get on stage for five minutes and just talk.
Find a good open mic, and go back. Avoid the bad ones.
Barker and Bringer Shows:
These are ways to create stage time with an audience.
Bringer shows are where comics bring their friends, creating a small audience.
Barker shows involve handing out flyers on the street to attract an audience.
Barking is a way to develop audience, and get stage time.
Barking also allows you to interact with people before the show, and create a relationship with your audiance.
Producing Your Own Show:
This gives you control over everything.
It’s a way to create consistent stage time.
Finding talent is easy, building an audience is the hard part.
Paid Gigs:
Eventually, you may get paid to perform at clubs, colleges, or corporate events.
Even when getting paid, you need to keep working on new material, and getting stage time at open mics.
The Comedy University
Don’t complain about paying five bucks for stage time or spending an hour on the street. Think of it as your comedy university. You’re learning what works and what doesn’t. Remember, as my friend Milinth Fowler says, “There’s no wrong, no bad, no good. Is it working, or is it not working?”
The Process
Every time you get on stage:
Prepare: Brainstorm or outline your material.
Have Fun: Focus on enjoying yourself without being a jerk.
Analyze: Objectively evaluate what worked and what could have been better.
Repeat this process throughout your career. You’re never fully “ready,” but you’ll figure it out.
Creating Opportunities
As Oran Sandel said, “If you can’t find work, create it.” If you’re not getting stage time, create opportunities. Find other people who need stage time and organize shows. This could be at school, a bar, or anywhere.
Call to Action
Get on stage within the next week. If you need guidance, wait for my next episode. But if you’re ready, just get on stage and talk. If it works, do it again. If not, try something different.
The next four or five episodes will cover how to create your first five-minute stand-up routine.
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Empower yourself using comedy to develop your creative, community and leadership skills!
“I think the book works really well – very nice job. What I like most is how practical it is. You cut right to the chase of how to build and deliver a stand-up routine. And you speak directly to the fears that I am sure many people have when they find themselves in front of an audience.” Dr. Don Sexton, retired professor with 5 decades teaching at Columbia University and 1 year with Walt Frasier as a comedy student.
Getting on stage is a cathartic experience. I live on the edge of a cliff, and at any point I could fall flat on my face. I rip the band aid of fear off every time I jump in front of a microphone. Right before stepping into the spotlight, I replace the thoughts of THIS COULD GO TERRIBLY BAD with THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN. Take a few HUGE breaths and GO FOR IT!
RULE #1: HAVE FUN but NEVER at another’s expense.
This may sound counter intuitive for a comic. Many famous comics made their names roasting the crowd and others. Comedy always highlights the imperfections of life. We interpret what we observe and experience in story form and/or one-liner jokes. But there is a fine line between being funny and becoming a bully. I prefer stories that highlight my imperfections, like the time I sank a kayak in alligator infested Florida canals.
With this workbook you create an original comedy routine in four easy steps.
Brainstorm Ideas
Brainstorm Details
Find the Funny
Outline Your Routines
At each step in this process, you will engage in three major actions.
PREPARE YOURSELF
GET ONSTAGE
ANALYZE THE WORK
This book is designed to pair with Walt Frasier’s comedy classes but also for any comic attending open mics or for teachers around the world to incorporate comedy as part of their language arts curriculum.
Walt Frasier is the Artistic Director of the New York Improv Theater, overseeing acclaimed shows like “Eight Is Never Enough” and “Improv 4 Teens.” With over three decades of experience, Walt is a seasoned veteran of improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy, captivating audiences across the nation. His extensive career includes appearances on Letterman, HBO, and MTV, alongside performances at iconic venues such as Caroline’s on Broadway, The World Famous Improv, and countless others in NYC and beyond. From comedy clubs to corporate events and school tours, Walt Frasier brings laughter and spontaneity wherever he goes.
Walt Frasier 