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""Women of the MTV generation will likely remember where we were when Madonna died." Continues on the literary magazine, PLOP! It's a review of Laura Barcella's Madonna & Me: Women Writers on The Queen of…"
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"Hi, Elissa:     I like your humorous effort!"
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I want to encourage women to submit to humor venues. I urge you; I implore you. Let’s start a revolution and change the world’s mind about who’s funny. Your heart will swell with accomplishment and your breasts will become larger. This I promise.
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"I don't know if it's cool to put this here, but even though I write some pretty heavy stuff on my blog, I do write some things that are amusing at times.  My latest post, "Eulogy for a Spatula" is a tongue-in-cheek send-off…"
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Jayne Martin commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Nora, you're right.   That should have been the last question.   I would have said dark, and no, I haven't received any chocolate yet.  I may have to invoice her.  ;)"
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Nora Barry commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Jayne--did you get the chocolate? And shouldn't the final question have been, dark or milk chocolate???"
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Jayne Martin commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"I was interviewed over at Skirt.com about my book, "Suitable for Giving: A Collection of Wit with a Side of Wry."   Please drop by.…"
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I want to encourage women to submit to humor venues. I urge you; I implore you. Let’s start a revolution and change the world’s mind about who’s funny. Your heart will swell with accomplishment and your breasts will become larger. This I promise.
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Annie Boreson commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Relationships can go bad, but don't mess with Ethel and her prayer flags. http://www.annieboreson.com/2012/05/27/tibetan-prayer-flags-2/ It is definitely a busy weekend. Hope you are all having fun!"
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Who I am:
www.elissabassist.com
http://therumpus.net/author/Elissa-Bassist/, http://twitter.com/ElissaBassist
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2008, managing editor; The Autobiographer's Handbook, managing editor; Best of the Web 2010, contributor; Rumpus Women, Volume I, editor and contributor
Media outlets that I currently write for:
TheRumpus.net
My writing is:
Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Lit Crit
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
I talk about my feelings on books.
Services I offer to other writers:
An opportunity to be a part of a revolution: http://therumpus.net/2009/08/funny-women/
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
I wish.

Elissa Bassist's Blog

Write to Get Paid

Posted on June 21, 2010 at 4:30pm 5 Comments

“I really believe that most writers in America have taken on this idea that we’re never going to get paid–and so we accept so little for what we do, when what we do is so valuable. And it’s wanted.” –Ali Liebegott



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I tell myself I will be a “real writer” when I receive $1.00 for my writing. In exchange for time and effort and vulnerability, I want more than self-satisfaction; I want money. I want to stop… Continue

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At 11:14am on June 2, 2012, Daphne Q said…

Hi, Elissa:

    I like your humorous effort!

At 6:02pm on January 1, 2012, Carol Gray said…

I am more Crazy than Funny...can I still join?

At 1:34am on December 14, 2011, Yosh Han said…

Hi lady,

I'm glad to see you here but I'll be happier to see you in NY next month.

I plan to be a little more active here and get back into writing.

Ciao

At 7:19am on January 26, 2011, Deborah Batterman said…
Your blog makes me smile (and laugh, and think).  Would love to add you as a friend.
At 10:45am on November 6, 2010, Jodi O'Donnell-Ames said…
Regarding the search for funny women.... if I write and this task will indeed make my breast larger, than hell, I'm in!
At 8:03pm on August 4, 2010, Jenny Shank said…
I meant to send something to The Rumpus--but I happened to send them to McSweeney's first, and miraculously, they took them. I am going to submit something to The Rumpus as soon as my idea-maker is working again.
At 11:07am on June 24, 2010, Tanya Paperny said…
Just read your "Exit Interview" and just loved it. Thank you.
At 6:28am on June 23, 2010, Kate Hanselman said…
Hey Elissa,
Just writing to let you know we've featured your post on Editors' Picks.
Head over here and check it out.
Keep it up!
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
At 5:30pm on November 19, 2009, Kamy Wicoff said…
How about that National Book Award list!? Wow.
At 2:12pm on November 15, 2009, Kamy Wicoff said…
I actually get to SF quite a lot, so we will make something happen soon. :)
 
 
 

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