Humor Writing

McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
Anne Lived in Gables. They Were Green. By Ernest Hemingway

The Rumpus
Creative Writing Tips for Men (Funny Women)

Points in Case
The Vision I Had When I Bought This Kitchen Appliance Versus Reality (co-written with Sara Nicole and Meg Reid)
Introducing the “Choose Your Most Important Body Part” Health Insurance Plan
From Your Airbnb Host: Please Do Not Disturb Big Dolly
Every Person at Your Job
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics Mad Libs
Maximize Anxiety While Prepping for Your Annual Physical (featured in A Newsletter of Humorous Writing)
Please Enjoy Our 62-Ingredient Bloody Mary
How to Make Your Zoom Meetings More French

Weekly Humorist
How to Be an Old-Timey Governess
A Day in the Life of A Department of Education Official
Could You Take Care of My Plants? Oh, and One Other Thing
If Senate Confirmation Hearings Were Like Regular Interviews
RFK Jr.’s Natural Remedies to Replace Antidepressants
Should You Smile More?: A Quiz (Best of 2024)
Biographies of Side Characters in Every Rom-Com (Best of 2023)
I’m Speaking to the Server at This Portuguese Restaurant in French, Goddamnit
Poll: Nobody Wants to Hear About Your Dumb Dream

The Belladonna
You Used 50% More Electricity This Month, You Fool
If You Violate Our No Substitutions Rule, There Will Be Consequences
Perfume Ad Mad Libs
A Special Message from Your Colleague Who Replies “All” (No. 1 most-read piece in November 2024; No. 8 most-read piece in 2024)
8th Grade Girls: Roles and Responsibilities
10 Steps to Prevent Fraud, Even if You’re Painfully Single
If You Think You’re Unsubscribing From Our Mailing List, You Have Another Thing Coming
ChatGPT’s Cover Letter
The Dating Conundrum: Walking Red Flag But Has an Adorable Labradoodle

Slackjaw
This Layoff Is Not Your Fault, But It Is Due To The Fact That You’re Bad At Your Job
Rejected Ideas from the Inventor of Skorts (illustrated by Katy Maiolatesi)
I’m the Inspiring Teacher in a Movie, and I’ll Be Fired by the End
From Your Local Buy Nothing Group: A Platter to Present Your Baby Like a Turkey
Hey Girl, Will You Watch My Hamster?
Re: Your Divisive Question on Nextdoor About Animal-Themed Greeting Cards
How to Die Mysterious
How to Turn Your Dog Park Confidant Into Your Therapist
Helpful Feedback on Your Creative Writing Degree from Your Software Developer Date
Rhode Island Is A State…And Other Facts About Rhode Island That Will Blow Your Mind
7 Things to Do During This Zoom Meeting Other Than Your Job
If Calls from Your Doctor Were Like Calls from Your Alma Mater
How To Create A True Crime Podcast And Solve A Murder
Want To Do A Cool Content Collaboration, Or Shall I Stalk You Until Death?

Jane Austen’s Wastebasket
Our New Billing Process Makes Things Faster by Not Protecting Your Data
Get Ready to Run Like You’re a Half-Naked Girl in a Horror Movie
Thought Journal Prompts From Your Overbearing Mother
Help! My Boyfriend Only Loves the Colonial Era Version of Me
These Historical Women Dolls Will Make You Scream with Delight