It is a good practice to write your materials based on observations and fresh ideas. However, be aware that some jokes could be funny only when read from paper. Some could be boring and dull when performed on stage. Delivery could be an important factor in this regard. Also take note of your body language, tone impact, and voice inflection as such factors also affect delivery of jokes. You can also try to use these techniques in doing your performances, but you must not solely rely into these. As you practice the act and how you intend to perform, you will also develop your own techniques that will help you become better with what you are doing. When you are still starting out, it will be best if you are going to practice how to deliver your jokes in your most natural way. You would be surprised how your nervousness and jitters would effectively subside when you see the audience laughing. You could use your natural sense of humor in making people choke in laughter. It is a must for every standup comedian to possess a natural sense of humor. It could be further developed. When you are only beginning, you first have to concentrate on how you deliver your jokes and, of course, your confidence. These two go hand-in hand because you have to say your jokes in your most convincing way. You can only achieve that if you have mustered enough courage and confidence to face the crowd and relay your jokes to make them laugh. When the Edo period came into the picture the style shifted with more emphasis on the humorous facet of stand-up. Furthermore, there was an increase in the number of variances pertaining to distinctly created styles. These included the likes of Yamato Manzai, Owari Manzai, and Mikawa Manzai. Upon the arrival of the Meiji Period, Osaka Manzai shifted to a higher gear resulting into a higher popularity rating as compared to what it had during the past period. Expect the manager to be as brutally honest as possible. Thus, to be constantly effective, be sure to rehearse on time and regularly with the manager around (for constructive criticisms) so you would know how to deliver jokes and punch-lines better and much funnier. Take formal standup comedy classes.