Aug. 2002 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop newsletter

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ERMA BOMBECK WRITERS' WORKSHOP NEWSLETTER

University of Dayton

August 14, 2002

mailto:erma@udayton.edu

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Have you lost that loving feeling for writing? Are you looking for 50 ways to

leave your word processor? Don't despair! This special summer loving issue is

more potent than Viagra. It will make you feel like drinking Pina Coladas and

getting caught in the rain.

Keep writing!

Tim Bete

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

co-director, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop (http://www.HumorWriters.org)

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

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DO YOU YEARN FOR AN AGENT?

Yearn no more. WritersNet provides lists of agents looking for humorous

fiction and non-fiction.

Fiction: See http://www.writers.net/agents/topic/15/

Non-fiction: See http://www.writers.net/agents/topic/79/

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3 WAYS TO MAKE YOURSELF IRRESISTABLE

Learn the secrets to drive agents and publishers crazy with desire.

See http://larsen-pomada.com/perspective1.html

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I LOVE TO WRITE DAY!

On November 15th of this year, one million authors, writers, editors, reporters,

journalists, teachers, librarians and other volunteers will help celebrate. Will

you?

See http://www.ilovetowrite.com/iltw_press_release.html

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT

BOOK PUBLISHING BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Wherever you are in the development of your book (thinking, planning, writing, producing or promoting stage), Para Publishing has the tools to make your venture faster, easier and more successful.

See http://alumni.udayton.edu/rd.asp?cd=para&rf=EBWW802

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GETTING PERSONAL

Newspaper editor Robyn Jackson shares tips for getting your column in print.

See http://www.humorwriters.org/RobynJackson.html

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FUNNY LOVING

Shirley Kawa-Jump offers techniques for writing the romantic comedy.

See http://www.writing-world.com/romance/comedy.html

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HEY GOOD LOOKING, WHAT YOU GOT COOKING?

There's a lot cooking at our Web site. Check out the Erma Cam, Web poll, online auto-critic and 2002 workshop photos. There's also a cartoon on

writing.

See http://www.humorwriters.org

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DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART

The Singing Dictionary features parodies of popular songs using

karaoke-style backing music with vocals provided by audio pronunciation samples

from online dictionaries. Includes Elton John's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."

See http://www.dictionaraoke.org

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SHAGGY LOVES SCOOBY

An interview with Scooby-Doo screenwriter, James Gunn.

See http://alumni.udayton.edu/rd.asp?cd=doo&rf=EBWW802

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COURTING ON THE FRONT PORCH

The Front Porch magazine welcomes nonfiction manuscripts that bring out

the best in people and contain authenticity, community, simplicity, warmth and

humor.

See http://alumni.udayton.edu/rd.asp?cd=prch&rf=EBWW802

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HUMOR WRITER OF THE MONTH: ELIZABETH HANES

Looking for pointless advice you shouldn't actually take? From romance to decorating, the inept Savannah answers all your questions. Sort

of.

Elizabeth Hanes writes the "Savannah Says" column. Her Web site also includes

"My Triumph Over Canker, by Britney Spears (as told to Elizabeth).

See http://www.savannahsays.com/index.htm

If you'd like to be considered as our featured writer, send an e-mail with a

link to one of your columns to: mailto:bete@udayton.edu

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RESOURCES FOR WRITERS

I've read some great books on writing during the past few months. Check these

out:

Like Shaking Hands with God, a conversation about writing by Kurt Vonnegut and Lee Stringer.

When asked, "why write?" Kurt Vonnegut answers, "Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people care about them. You are not alone."

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/158322002X

On Writing by Stephen King.

King provides straight forward advice on the craft.

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743455967

Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Bud Gardner.

This book includes pieces by humor writers Larry Wilde, Gene Perret and Steve

Allen.

See http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1558747699

If you have a favorite book or Web site, let me know at bete@udayton.edu. mailto:bete@udayton.edu

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NOTHING SAYS "I LOVE YOU" LIKE A T-SHIRT

The official Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop T-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.'" Buy

one at the Erma gift shop.

See http://alumni.udayton.edu/rd.asp?cd=ermashirt&rf=EBWW802

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MEET YOUR MATE

Or at least network with other humor writers. Join the e-mail discussion group 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

(mailto:humor_writers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com)

or visit the Yahoo! Group at

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

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OTHER ERMA BOMBECK WRITING WORKSHOP LINKS

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

ERMA T-SHIRT: http://alumni.udayton.edu/rd.asp?cd=ermashirt&rf=EBWW802

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

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