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How to Know When You’re Ready to Quit Your Day Job (Spoiler: You Might Be Closer Than You Think)
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 6/27/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 6/27/25

How to Know When You’re Ready to Quit Your Day Job (Spoiler: You Might Be Closer Than You Think)

The truth is: there’s no perfect answer. But if you’re smart, prepared, and passionate — it might be closer than you think.

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10 Things No One Tells You About Being a Comic (Until It’s Too Late — But That’s a Good Thing)
general, training, thinking, level2 Cecilie Korst 6/20/25 general, training, thinking, level2 Cecilie Korst 6/20/25

10 Things No One Tells You About Being a Comic (Until It’s Too Late — But That’s a Good Thing)

Stand-up comedy is a bizzare career. It’s equal parts art, therapy, improv, and chaos with a mic. When you start, you think it’s all about being funny — and sure, that’s the goal. But along the way, you’ll discover things no one warned you about.

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10 Signs You’re Actually Becoming a Comic (and Not Just an Open Mic Zombie)
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 6/13/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 6/13/25

10 Signs You’re Actually Becoming a Comic (and Not Just an Open Mic Zombie)

Let’s be real — the early days of comedy are like surviving on ramen, adrenaline, and blind faith. You wonder if you’re making progress or just becoming a permanent fixture at open mics, like that one sticky chair no one wants to sit in. But here’s the good news: you are growing.

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The 5 Types of People You’ll Meet at Every Open Mic (and How to Survive Them — and Maybe Even Learn Something)
general, beginner, level2 Cecilie Korst 6/6/25 general, beginner, level2 Cecilie Korst 6/6/25

The 5 Types of People You’ll Meet at Every Open Mic (and How to Survive Them — and Maybe Even Learn Something)

Open mics are wild. They’re part performance, part group therapy, and part fever dream hosted in the back of a brewery with one working mic and a light controlled by someone named Devin. But here’s the secret: they’re also incredible.

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Mic, Mouth, Mayhem: The Real Skills You Need for Comedy
beginner, thinking, level1 Cecilie Korst 5/30/25 beginner, thinking, level1 Cecilie Korst 5/30/25

Mic, Mouth, Mayhem: The Real Skills You Need for Comedy

Comedy isn’t just about being funny. It’s about being brave, resilient, and just a little nuts (in the best way). If you’ve got the heart, I promise you can build the rest.

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How One Comic Made Their First $1,000 in Stand-Up (and Spent It All on Therapy and Tacos)
training, general, level3 Cecilie Korst 5/23/25 training, general, level3 Cecilie Korst 5/23/25

How One Comic Made Their First $1,000 in Stand-Up (and Spent It All on Therapy and Tacos)

Tony wanted to make a living doing stand-up and after years of slinging punchlines and eating rejection for breakfast, Tony finally made their first thousand dollars doing comedy…

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Will I Ever Make Money as a Comedian?
beginner, novice, thinking, training, general, level2 Cecilie Korst 5/16/25 beginner, novice, thinking, training, general, level2 Cecilie Korst 5/16/25

Will I Ever Make Money as a Comedian?

Ah, the age-old question that haunts every open micer as they sip their two-drink minimum: Will I ever make money doing this? Short answer? Yes. Longer, more honest answer? Yes, but probably not how you think.

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So you wanna be a Stand-Up Comic? Here’s how to start without embarrassing your whole family.
beginner, level1 Cecilie Korst 5/9/25 beginner, level1 Cecilie Korst 5/9/25

So you wanna be a Stand-Up Comic? Here’s how to start without embarrassing your whole family.

Look at you. Sitting there, reading a blog post written by a fabulous gay man with cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass, wondering if you’ve got what it takes to do stand-up comedy. First of all—good taste. Second—maybe.

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What motivates us to do stand-up comedy?
beginner, level1 Cecilie Korst 5/2/25 beginner, level1 Cecilie Korst 5/2/25

What motivates us to do stand-up comedy?

Great question. I’ve asked myself this very thing—usually right after bombing in a bar show next to a Golden Tee machine while a drunk guy yells “YOU SUCK, ELLEN!” (I mean… thank you?).

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When Should I Give Up on a Joke?
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/25/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/25/25

When Should I Give Up on a Joke?

Look, not every joke is gonna be a winner. Some jokes just aren’t meant to live past their first awkward chuckle—or worse, that silent vacuum where laughter should be but instead, you just hear your own self-esteem shattering like a glass dropped in a nightclub bathroom.

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Do Accountability Groups Work for Stand-ups? HAHAHA—Wait, Seriously?
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/18/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/18/25

Do Accountability Groups Work for Stand-ups? HAHAHA—Wait, Seriously?

Let’s talk about accountability groups—you know, those little huddles of hope where people gather, sip oat milk lattes, and say things like, “This week, I vow to be my best self!”

Adorable.

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Should I Start a Writing Group with Other Comics?
general, novice, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/11/25 general, novice, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/11/25

Should I Start a Writing Group with Other Comics?

So, you’re thinking about starting a writing group with other comedians? First off—love the ambition, honey. That’s like saying, “Should I start a biker gang with my grandma and her Mahjong friends?” It sounds great in theory, but buckle up, because it’s gonna be a ride.

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When Should I Expect My Big Break?
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/4/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 4/4/25

When Should I Expect My Big Break?

Oh honey, if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, "When am I gonna get my big break?"—I wouldn't need a break, because I'd already be rolling in the cash!

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How to Handle Critics and Other Idiots
general, training, novice, level2 Cecilie Korst 3/28/25 general, training, novice, level2 Cecilie Korst 3/28/25

How to Handle Critics and Other Idiots

Hello, my little laugh-seekers! Today we’re talking about a topic that’s near and dear to my heart—handling critics. Oh, and by “critics,” I mean anyone who thinks they have an opinion worth listening to but wouldn’t know talent if it tap-danced naked on their front lawn.

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Dealing with Hecklers: A Comedian’s Survival Guide
general, training, novice, level2 Cecilie Korst 3/21/25 general, training, novice, level2 Cecilie Korst 3/21/25

Dealing with Hecklers: A Comedian’s Survival Guide

Ah, hecklers. The human equivalent of a speed bump on the road to comedy greatness. You’re up there, giving the people laughter, joy, and a reason to put down their phones for five minutes, and BOOM—some dude named Chad, three drinks in, decides he’s the real star of the show.

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Is Crowd Work Standup? Let’s Settle This!
general, novice, training, level1 Cecilie Korst 3/14/25 general, novice, training, level1 Cecilie Korst 3/14/25

Is Crowd Work Standup? Let’s Settle This!

Alright, buckle up, buttercups! We’re diving into a comedy controversy hotter than my aunt’s chardonnay breath at Thanksgiving: Is crowd work considered standup?

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How to Survive Performing in Non-Club Settings (Without Crying in the Car After)
general, training, beginner, level1 Cecilie Korst 3/7/25 general, training, beginner, level1 Cecilie Korst 3/7/25

How to Survive Performing in Non-Club Settings (Without Crying in the Car After)

Look, not every joke is gonna be a winner. Some jokes just aren’t meant to live past their first awkward chuckle—or worse, that silent vacuum where laughter should be but instead, you just hear your own self-esteem shattering like a glass dropped in a nightclub bathroom.

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Which is Better, an Agent or a Manager?
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 2/28/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 2/28/25

Which is Better, an Agent or a Manager?

Behind every successful artist is a whole team making sure we don’t accidentally do something stupid. And at the core of this team? An agent and a manager. But which one is better?

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Should You Get a Manager?
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 2/21/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 2/21/25

Should You Get a Manager?

Grab a coffee, put on your most comfortable robe, and let’s talk about one of life’s big questions: should you get a manager?

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How to Get Comedy Dynamics or Dry Bar to Notice You
general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 2/14/25 general, training, level3 Cecilie Korst 2/14/25

How to Get Comedy Dynamics or Dry Bar to Notice You

Let’s spill the tea (or coffee if you’re keeping it Dry Bar clean) on how to get noticed by comedy powerhouses like Comedy Dynamics and Dry Bar Comedy. Making people laugh is only half the battle; getting the right people to watch you is the other half.

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