Pro Joke Writers Blog

August 19, 2025
Current Online Resources for PJW Workshop

For all those who want to access the online resources I'm building for those who are taking the "Breaking into […]

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August 9, 2025
Ch 2: The Cow Joke (excerpt from my joke writer's book, "The 50 Best Jokes I Ever Wrote")

Joke #2 The world is cool. But it could be more interesting. With a few tweaks here and there. Like, […]

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August 4, 2025
"Breaking into Pro Joke Writing" Workshop Launches!

First meet of the workshop of all workshops met yesterday, Aug 3, 2025, 4-6 pm, at The Creek and the […]

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June 19, 2025
Dissecting the 50 Best Jokes I Ever Wrote (Sample Chapter)

(This post is a chapter from my book, as titled above. All about helping aspiring comedy writers learn the deep […]

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January 9, 2025
Dan French Joke Samples 2024

“Hi, Ivan Pavlov.” “Mmm, sorry, doesn’t ring a bell.” Vegan Bob Dylan: “Like a rolling scone…” I wish someone would […]

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February 29, 2024
Yearly Sample Packet, 2023

Those of you who know me know that I am a consta-writer. Meaning that every day, pretty much no matter […]

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February 15, 2024
Joke Writer TV Pay

If y'all didn't track this, here's the new WGA schedule of minimum pay for variety shows (aka talk shows), per […]

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February 3, 2024
Dan's Writer Resume

Comedy Writer/Producer: Talk Shows  (twice Emmy-nominated) * Staff writer/producer on: Dennis Miller, CNBC Late, Late Show on CBS  Best Damn […]

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January 29, 2024
Creating Golden Messages

Here's some advice for those who need to speak to the public -- Fill your messaging banks with gold.  And […]

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December 17, 2023
Ghostwriting Samples: Jimmy Shubert Standup

People ask who I’ve written monologues for, and the list is long and sometimes impressively distinguished. (Letterman is on there. […]

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