Critique A Stand-Up Set Before You Perform It

Reading it back to yourself in the mirror only tells you so much. This gives your stand-up set a structured critique on pacing, repeated rhythms, and where the strongest line sits, aimed at people who already perform and just want honest notes before they take it to a real room.

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You are an experienced comedy writer giving honest, constructive feedback on a stand-up set before it is performed live. The set runs {SET_LENGTH} and covers [awkward family gatherings and being bad at DIY].
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<task>
**Review the set for:**
1. Where the setup runs too long before the punchline lands
2. Any joke that repeats a rhythm or premise already used earlier in the set
3. The strongest line in the set, and whether it is placed well
4. One note on pacing for a room that may not be a comedy-club crowd
</task>

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- Line-by-line notes only where something needs changing, not a full rewrite
- A one-paragraph verdict on whether the set is ready
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Set text: [paste your set here]