After a dozen books, what’s still left to know about this best-selling humorist’s life?
In a word: Plenty.
By Lee Mergner | Published: June 26, 2018
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An exclusive look at the gatekeepers of contemporary comedy writing.
By Keysha Whitaker | Published: June 18, 2018
“What compels me are the books that can seamlessly balance humor with sadness. I think each sharpens the other.”
By Allison Futterman | Published: May 25, 2018
TV veteran Bo Kaprall has been writing, directing and producing for the small screen for more than three decades.
By Gabriel Packard | Published: July 11, 2016
“My job is to jump through that empathic window and report on the human condition. Period.”
By Allison Futterman | Published: December 22, 2015
Enter now to win a copy of Dinty W. Moore’s new book “Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy.”
By Meredith Quinn, managing editor | Published: November 17, 2015
“Once you have a good story, the science will take care of itself.”
By Allison Futterman | Published: October 28, 2015
P.G. Wodehouse and his successful transition from banker to writer provides inspiration and practical lessons for working and aspiring writers.
By Peter Stone | Published: September 22, 2015
How can you make ‘em laugh?
By Alicia Anstead | Published: May 5, 2015
Go from punny to funny with a crash course in humor writing.
By Meredith Quinn | Published: April 21, 2015
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Read the most passionate defense of the serial comma ever on #NationalPunctuationDay.
https://t.co/C7BlXkFiK0 - Writing autobiographical fiction comes with challenges.
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- Punctuation can play a big role in intentionally creating ugly writing. #NationalPunctuationDay https://t.co/P3orgcrrL5