My writing process is very feedback based - I listen to…
“My writing process is very feedback based - I listen to the audience. I try to understand what's connecting, what's not connecting... and then rewrite, and rewrite, and rewrite. Chris Gethard and I have been on the road a lot together. When we get on the bus at night, we talk about the jokes that didn't work and the joke possibilities that could work. I think this is a little different from other writers.”
About This Quote
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Iterative feedback and audience insight shape comedic writing, emphasizing constant revision.
In simple terms: Comedy improves through listening and rewriting.
Embrace feedback and keep revising.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stand‑up shows
- writing workshops
- peer review
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance audience input with personal style?
- When is it time to stop revising?
Too much feedback can dilute original voice.