FUNNY WOMEN: The Ideal Female Boss
She knows how to yell, but wouldn’t yell if her life depended on it.
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Posts Tagged: humor writing
FUNNY WOMEN: Sleep Tips by a 90-Year-Old Insomniac
You can take care of it in the morning. Just write yourself a note.
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FUNNY WOMEN: How to Write the Perfect Fantasy Novel
Get creative! “Brian” could become “Bryawn,” courter of women, slayer of ogres.
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FUNNY WOMEN: Hire Me, a Hype Man, for Your Next Zoom Presentation
My work starts before you even enter the Zoom room.
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Telling Our Own Stories: A Conversation with Kate Reed Petty
Kate Reed Petty discusses her debut novel, TRUE STORY.
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Beyond Anger and Sorrow: On Poetry, Pleasure, Politics, and Offense
A poetry of coalition building: how would that sound?
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Too Earnest for Twitter: A Conversation with Cameron Esposito
Cameron Esposito discusses her new memoir, SAVE YOURSELF.
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When Background Becomes Foreground: Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown
Chinatown comes to vivid life in Yu’s hands.
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FUNNY WOMEN: Official 2020 Census Letter
This is your invitation to respond to the 2020 Census.
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Circuitous Journeys: Talking with Sejal Shah
Sejal Shah discusses her debut essay collection, THIS IS ONE WAY TO DANCE.
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #217: Sue William Silverman
“Our memories are always in flux.”
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Laughing through Life: A Conversation with Samantha Irby
Samantha Irby discusses her new essay collection, WOW, NO THANK YOU.
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Funny Women: Women Respond to Ads
I thought my period would be the happiest, most active time of the month.
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Owning the Narrative: A Conversation with Megan Fernandes
Megan Fernandes discusses her new collection of poetry, GOOD BOYS.
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FUNNY WOMEN: Women from the PoV of Male Creative Writing Undergrads
That’s how cool she was, not like his ex-girlfriend.
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FUNNY WOMEN: Intersectional Literary Festival Q&A
But enough about my credentials, which are copious.
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All These Ostriches: A Conversation with R. Eric Thomas
R. Eric Thomas discusses his debut memoir-in-essays, HERE FOR IT.
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FUNNY WOMEN: Math Problems for Women
If Holly invites five women over, what is the ratio of “fear” to “coven formation”?
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FUNNY WOMEN: Bumble Profiles of Literature’s Famous Ladies
Are you wealthy? If so, heyyy.
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FUNNY WOMEN: Terms & Conditions of Your Egg Freezing Groupon
Must be eighteen or older, or Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend.
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So Funny It Kills: Getting Serious with Leland Cheuk
Leland Cheuk discusses his new novel, NO GOOD VERY BAD ASIAN.
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FUNNY WOMEN: A Primer on Womansplaining
You could be wrong. You’re not, but you could be.
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #193: C.J. Farley
“My novel tries to write the contributions of men and women of color back in.”
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FUNNY WOMEN: Rejection Letters from an Overly Empathetic Editor
Sorry for my obtuseness! I wish you the best of luck elsewhere!
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The Crowtagonist at the End of the World: Talking with Kira Jane Buxton
Kira Jane Buxton discusses her debut novel, HOLLOW KINGDOM.
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Being Seen: A Conversation with Lane Moore
Lane Moore discusses her first book, HOW TO BE ALONE.
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #187: Evan James
“The way it turned out is a total surprise to me.”
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FUNNY WOMEN: Introducing Alex, the Male Alexa
Meet Alex: a new smart speaker designed by the very best in Silicon Valley.
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You Are Your Own Director: A Conversation with Karen Finley
Karen Finley discusses her most recent book, GRABBING PUSSY.
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #183: Ryan Chapman
“[Y]ou really want to engage a reader, and not abuse their time.”
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