How to be Funny During a Pandemic

As the industry’s most sought-after expert on comedy, Steve Kaplan has unlocked the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. He knows when comedy works, when it doesn’t, and why. Here he discusses finding humor amidst tragedy, and why it’s okay—and healthy—to do so.

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“We’re all familiar with the concept of whistling past the graveyard. But how can you create comedy when you’re stuck in a graveyard and there doesn’t seem to be a way out?”

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