Going out several times a night, fighting stage fright, memorizing and repeating bits is not the life for every funny person.  Here's my list of 21 career ideas for failed comedians. Hey  Onicia   is a series where I tap into my type-A side and answer questions from my friends about this starving artist life. If you find this helpful, share with your twitter homies or  thank me with ice cream . Want to chat or collaborate?  Holla at me ! Humour columnist. If your life filled with hilarious, true stories? Then, start dishing and make the world chuckle! Storyteller.  Great at parties? Then this might be for you. You'll be on stage and you won't have to memorize (as much) because it's all true. Sitcom writer. Doing stand-up is a great way to develop your writer's or fictional character's point of view (POV). Instead of touring and slinging jokes in bars, you'll collaborate with writers to create the next hit sitcom. Advice c...

Do you think you've got hot bits and struck comedy gold? The only way to know for sure is to test them in the blue-hot flames of a comedy open mic. Follow these 6 steps and be ready for your first open mic. Depending on your prior experience with public speaking, you might be ready to hit the stage in less than a week! Hey Onicia is a series where I tap into my type-A side and answer questions from my friends about this starving artist life. If you find this helpful, share with your twitter homies or thank me with ice cream . Want to chat or collaborate? Holla at me ! STEP 1 Write down all the funny things. Be sure to organize them, so it's easy to locate and curate.  STEP 2 Watch all the stand-up. This will help you to become familiar with the different styles and topic ranges. STEP 3 Actually attend an open mic. If you can, hang out after the show and network. Also, support the establishment and buy a drink. Tip the staff! STEP 4 Know the ...