Comedy craft,
made practical.
Guides for working comedians on organizing material, building sets, and developing your voice faster.
- April 6, 2026 · 6 min read
The Best Apps for Stand-Up Comedians (And What Most Are Getting Wrong)
An honest look at the tools working comedians actually use — from Apple Notes to Notion to purpose-built comedy apps — and what the right system actually needs.
Read article → - April 6, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Write Stand-Up Comedy: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Learn how to write stand-up comedy from scratch — joke structure, finding your voice, building your first set, and the one habit that separates comedians who improve from those who don't.
Read article → - April 4, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Joke DNA? How AI Analyzes Your Stand-Up Material
Caligari's Joke DNA feature uses AI to analyze your comedy writing — finding patterns, flagging structural issues, and helping you understand why some bits work while others don't.
Read article → - April 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Your Notes App Is Costing You Your Best Jokes
The Notes App is where good jokes go to be forgotten. Here's why comedians need a dedicated comedy material organizer — and what to look for in one.
Read article → - April 2, 2026 · 4 min read
The Comedian's Guide to Building a Tight 5-Minute Set
Building a great 5-minute set isn't about having five minutes of jokes. It's about architecture. Here's how working comedians structure material for maximum impact.
Read article → - April 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Organize Your Stand-Up Material (Without Losing Your Mind)
Most comedians juggle Notes Apps, Google Docs, and napkin scraps. Here's a proven system for organizing stand-up material so you can find your bits when you need them.
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