Stand-up Comedy: Get Started & Manage Your Career

This is a great book for any person interested in how to get started as a stand-up comedian. It was written by Barry Neal, a professional comedian and coach, sections include everything from Open Mike nights to becoming an M.C., then a featured comic and ultimately a headliner.

Originally only available as a 5-DVD set (still available on Amazon.com), it has been converted in both an audio book, eBook and print version and its five main sections contain more than 100 chapters that include booking rooms, getting paid, how to follow through with s club's talent booker, getting an agent, handling hecklers, dealing with the club's staff, proper condo etiquette (when the club puts you up), negotiating a fee, sex in the workplace, and much more on this serious business of comedy.