Preparing First Five Minutes of StandUp Comedy

Links to info:

http://devincomedy.com/5min/  Easy to follow and simple basics of comedy preparation

http://www.creativestandup.com/50-best-stand-up-comedy-tips/  free video signup too!

http://www.creativestandup.com/setlist-remember-performance/ Instructions on creating a set list and other great resources

http://jonaspolsky.tumblr.com/post/15769901634/how-to-do-stand-up-comedy-for-beginners-your Getting ready for 1st open mic.  I really appreciate the parts on how to stand out from other first open mic.(ers)


Forum with good advice on first comedy outing:
http://ask.metafilter.com/186794/First-stand-up-gig-what-do-I-need-to-know

http://johnkreiter.com/how-to-create-a-stand-up-comedy-routine/
Anatomy of a joke and other great advice

https://www.reddit.com/r/Standup/comments/32kxk8/tips_for_first_open_mic_standup/?st=j95s4vaz&sh=62c4b5de
Reddit standup discussion with many great pointers and suggestions

http://www.jimrichardson.com/write.shtml
Great info. on how to write jokes