Apr. 2002 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop newsletter

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ERMA BOMBECK WRITERS' WORKSHOP NEWSLETTER

University of Dayton

April 9, 2002

mailto:erma@udayton.edu

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"At last, an institution that respects the art of humor writing."

Those are the words of Reg Henry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist

and Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop attendee. To read what other

workshop attendees had to say about the workshop, go to:

http://www.udayton.edu/~erma/Attendeecomments.htm

Keep writing!

Tim Bete

Humor columnist (http://www.timbete.com) and

co-director, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop (http://erma.udayton.edu)

P.S. Feel free to forward this newsletter to all your writer friends.

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JIMI AND ERMA

Jimi Hendrix played at Woodstock. Erma Bombeck cooked with chicken

stock. Jimi set his guitar on fire. Erma set a few roasts on fire.

The similarities are endless.

Read more: http://www.udayton.edu/~erma/Jimi.htm

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THREE LITTLE WORDS

Newspaper columnist, Kristen Twedt, reflects on Erma, writing

workshops and the importance of getting away from the kids.

See http://www.udayton.edu/~erma/Twedcolumnt.htm

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ERMA'S KIDS

The Bombeck children, Betsy, Andy and Matt, now in their 40s, admit

that what their mother wrote about them was true. At least, that's

what they told Kathy Barberich, Fresno Bee columnist and Erma Bombeck

Writers' Workshop attendee.

See http://www.fresnobee.com/lifestyle/story/2008401p-2230600c.html

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BOOK GIVEAWAY

Each month we give away a book to one of the subscribers to this

newsletter. If you're subscribed, you're entered to win! This issue's

winner is Janet Sorrell from Germantown, Ohio. Janet has won a copy

of the "2002 Writer's Market" published by Writer's Digest.

Stay tuned! You could be next issue's winner!

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ERMA TEE-SHIRTS ARE HERE!

The official Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop tee-shirts are in. The

shirt has the writers' workshop logo on the front and, on the back,

the Erma quote, "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I

would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and

could say, 'I used everything you gave me.'" Take a look and buy one

at the Erma gift shop.

See http://alumni.udayton.edu/rd.asp?cd=ermashirt&rf=EBWW402

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NETWORK WITH OTHER HUMOR WRITERS

An e-mail discussion group has been formed for past attendees of the

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop and those who would like to attend in

the future. To join, send a blank e-mail message to

humor_writers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

or visit the Yahoo! Group at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/humor_writers

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8 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR WRITING ONLINE

Workshop co-director, Tim Bete , presented a session on "8 Ways to

Promote Your Writing Online." Read his notes -- complete with links

to useful Web sites.

See http://www.timbete.com/Erma

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RESOURCES FOR WRITERS

Natl. Assn. of Women Writers

One of Writer's Digest Top Ten "best sites." Visit and get the free

eBooklet, "Resources for Writers," when you subscribe to free NAWW

WEEKLY ezine.

See http://www.naww.org

Some good reads about humor writing...

Comedy Writing Secrets by Melvin Helitzer

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0898795109

Writing the Romantic Comedy by Billy Mernit

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060935030

Comedy Writing Step by Step by Gene Perret, Carol Burnett

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0573606056

Comedy Writing (Teach Yourself) by Jenny Roche

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0844226831

The Comedy Bible: From Stand-Up to Sitcom by Judy Carter

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743201256

Writing Television Sitcoms by Evan S. Smith

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0399525335

If you have a favorite book or Web site, let me know at

bete@udayton.edu. ( mailto:bete@udayton.edu )

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OTHER ERMA BOMBECK WRITING WORKSHOP LINKS

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ERMA MUSEUM: http://www.ErmaMuseum.org

8 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR WRITING: http://www.timbete.com/Erma

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