The author, David Reuben, has produced/hosted thousands of open mic shows over the last 26 years. I hope these tips help new producers/hosts/comics and refresh the memories of open mic veterans.

There is no perfect way to understand the theory of "Joke Writing" Some comics carry a note pad and pen, others carry a voice recorder to remember ideas. Do you have the discipline to set a segment of time everyday to write new material? Or do you prefer to do your daily routine and write when an idea strikes you?

One of the differences between a newbie comic and a seasoned professional comic is how they respect "The Light"