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Comedy
What is physical comedy?
What is physical comedy? Find out more about slapstick, clowning, mime and other techniques and genres of physical comedy.
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What makes a joke funny?
What are the mechanics behind a joke that make it more likely to raise a laugh? Read on to find out.
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Comedy
What is dark comedy?
Come over to the dark side of comedy. Learn all about dark humour, its topics and how it’s a valuable tool for both comedian and audience.
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How to write stand up comedy
Learn how to structure a stand up set to win over your audience.
Learn how to structure a stand up set to win over your audience.
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Poetry
18 poetic forms every poet should know
From epics to limericks, sonnets to haikus, discover more about the different poetic forms and how they are used.
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Baking
How to make vanilla sugar?
If you can’t find it in the shops, it’s quick and easy to whip up at home yourself. Learn how to make and use this sugar in your next batch of baked goods.
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Comedy
What is slapstick comedy?
Get to grips with slapstick in this useful guide.
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Writing and Poetry
How to become a better poet
Regular reading and daily writing can help you become a better poet. Take a look at this useful guide on where to focus your energy to develop your poetry skills.
Regular reading and daily writing can help you become a better poet. Take a look at this useful guide on where to focus your energy to develop your poetry skills.
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Baking
6 great demerara sugar substitutes
Find out which type of sugar makes the best alternative to demerara sugar in our guide. We look at demerara sugar substitutes like muscovado and brown sugar.
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Baking
Why do you knead dough?
Learn why kneading dough is so important to achieving a great bake in this useful guide.
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Lifestyle
How to calm down a dog?
Take a look at this guide on how to calm down a dog, along with tips from expert dog trainer Steve Mann.
Free Wine Tasting Notes Template
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