11. Introduction
910. 9. Testing and Workshopping Your Material
22. The Essence of Stand-Up Comedy
1011. 10. Building a Joke-Writing System
33. 2. Finding Your Unique Perspective
1112. 11. Navigating the Comedy Industry
44. 3. Writing Effective Jokes
1213. 12. Pursuing Comedy as a Career
56. 5. Mastering Stage Presence
1314. 13. Handling the Challenges of Life in Comedy
67. 6. Engaging and Connecting with Audiences
1415. 14. Conclusion
78. 7. Crafting a Memorable Performance
1516. Appendices
89. 8. Honing Jokes to Maximize Impact
1617. Disclaimer