Comments on: 5 Reasons Why Stand-Up Comics Make Better Copywriters

By: Roberta Rosenberg

Roberta Rosenberg — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:34:31 +0000

Hey David, always glad to get the input of a fellow comic traveler. I have no video of my work because young Tom Edison hadn’t as yet invented the movie camera, but trust me. I was way funny.

By: David Spark

David Spark — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:37:37 +0000

Actually, it’s not the comedians that make better copywriters, but rather the editorial process comedians have to go through to create their content. When you go up on stage you know immediately whether something you wrote is good or not. That instant response, laughter, is your editor. No other art form lets you create content and test it that quickly.

I was a former stand up comic that became an ad guy, journalist, and now owner of a custom publishing company. I became a better writer because of stand up comedy. It taught me how to write tightly, and how to write with rhythm. So my top three reason why comedians (good ones) make better copywriters is:

1. They have the best editorial system in place for training.
2. They know how to write concisely.
3. They know how to write with rhythm.

Watch a couple of snippets of my old stand up here:
http://www.sparkmediasolutions.com/seeingspark_video.html?Category=Standup

By: Riihele

Riihele — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:09:55 +0000

Hei there.
Never thought about it, but it sure makes sense the way you are putting it!! Take care.

By: Roberta Rosenberg

Roberta Rosenberg — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:03:40 +0000

I like to think it’s all about the boobs

By: mike mcallen

mike mcallen — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:21:19 +0000

I have to say I get chills just thinking about going on stage. Balls. All about the balls.