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My Favorite Writers’ Favorite Books: John Hodgman

Post author:Paulette Perhach
Post published:July 9, 2019
Post category:Blog My Favorite Writers' Favorite Books Uncategorized

Like Will Ferrell or Amy Sedaris, it seemed like John Hodgman was creating a new kind of humor. We had no idea what he was going to do next, but…

Show Your Work: How I Finally Got Published in McSweeney’s

Post author:Paulette Perhach
Post published:April 17, 2019
Post category:Blog Show Your Work

Here’s how I got into McSweeney’s: 1. I submitted about 10 pieces over the last 10 years. 2. I joined a group of comedy writers and saw other people getting…

The 10 Most Hilarious Books I’ve Ever Read

Post author:Paulette Perhach
Post published:March 14, 2019
Post category:Blog Book Lists

Do not listen to David Sedaris on a bus. I tried to enjoy The Drama Bug, and nearly convulsed as he described picking up Elizabethan English. I twisted toward the…

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