The Path of the Comedic Hero. A Very Serious Structure of a Very Funny Film

Creating comedy is a serious matter. It is a journey full of dangers and fears — but if you follow the concepts and structures described in this book, it will be much easier. Steve Kaplan explains why comedies typically do not fit into traditional dramatic narrative structures and identifies new rhythms that a comedic author can follow. Truly helpful, practical examples illustrate a new perspective on the structure of comedy. You will not only learn a lot of new things but also laugh heartily! If you lack inspiration and support in writing your next comedy script, you will be reminded of wonderful comedic scenes that will inspire you and learn about important character archetypes and structures that will help in your work.