connectedcomedy:

Every once in a while over on the Connected Comedy Facebook page I ask readers what topics they’d like to see me discuss in an article. Typically, about 70% of the comics who respond want to know more about how to get booked more and how to deal with comedy bookers.

It’s become abundantly clear to me that the vast majority of comedians out there are completely obsessed with the booking process and see it as the key to growing their career.

But here’s the thing: I think they’re wrong.

Not only do I think they’ve completely overrated the importance getting booked in growing their careers, I think their obsession with getting booked is actually having a negative impact on their career growth.

Here’s why…

If comics spent more time working on their acts than worrying about booking more shows, they will only get better comedically and, in effect, book more shows (eventually, without asking).