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Brainstorm

Stop being a passive consumer and start being an active comedy analyst. Watch all the comedy that you see and hear with a critical eye. Look at a show and ask: Who is this written for? What is the intended audience? Who wouldn't get this at all? Would my friends like this? Would my grandmother? Start looking for the comedy that fits your sensibilities — the shows and movies you like, the stand-up you think is funny, and the authors that make you laugh. Then try to figure out the audience for each of the things you like. This will help you find yourself and your audience — an audience that is like-minded.

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