humor writing
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If Hillary Clinton Wrote a Dystopian YA Novel
There was no denying it, Athena was lost. She had walked the road to Deasey Castle for many years, but now, no matter what road she took, the glorious castle spires were no closer. Escape the never-ending political sideshow for…
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When White Saviors Create Literary Journals
Hey! We’re white! And we all voted for Obama! Twice! We should do something to help the literary downtrodden. American literature is already frustrating enough with publishing sorely lacking in diversity. But things can be even worse when the white-dominated industry…
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Talking Passover
Time to gather for Seder: over at McSweeney’s, Rumpus Funny Women Editor Elissa Bassist has a handy guide (or a cautionary tale) of conversation topics to get through Passover’s rituals.
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A Focus Group for Poetry
Is workshop not giving you enough helpful feedback on your poetry? Try framing a focus group about poetry instead.
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Dad’s Friend
Charlie knows people, and he could introduce you to some important connections. Why don’t you spend a weekend at his house?
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FUNNY WOMEN #136: Recommendation Letter
RN Healey makes for excellent company because she bathes frequently and keeps her fingernails immaculate.
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FUNNY WOMEN #123: Cover Letter Template
I have been responsible for spearheading many cover letters to companies like yours, which stand out from the competition because the openings you have seem as if they might pay a livable salary, to me.
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The Anatomy of Funny
McGraw’s studies have led him to endorse something called the benign-violation theory, which holds that “humor only occurs when something seems wrong, unsettling, or threatening (i.e., a violation), but simultaneously seems okay, acceptable, or safe (i.e., benign.)” The form this…
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FUNNY WOMEN #113: BUDDHIST NUN PEMA CHÖDRÖN REWRITES THE CLASSICS
If we get him, we get him. If we don’t, we don’t. There are probably other white whales out there.
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FUNNY WOMEN #71: My Attempts at Sexting
My boyfriend recently informed me that I might be approaching this “sexting” trend wrong. I’m not sure if I agree.
