"Everybody does it...I just exercised bad judgment and wrote about it.
“TOTALLY Distasteful Fart Humor”: http://www.pixiecd.com/2013/05/totally-distasteful-fart-humor.html"
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Terri L. Atkins Febuary commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Just heard that eating insects like grasshoppers, ants, etc. is a healthy meal choice. I never ate them, but my mother always told me she thought I "had ants in my pants!"
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Chris Dean commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Every tattoo tells a story. What's yours?
“I’m a Scarlet Woman…”: http://www.pixiecd.com/2013/05/im-scarlet-woman.html"
Amy Miller commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Today, I am guest posting at The Silent Isle, blog of writer extraordinaire, Anna Urquhart. The topic: Had I But Known . . . ."
Chris Dean commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"I tried my hand at spoon art. The spoons won.
“The Great Spoon Massacre of 2013”: http://www.pixiecd.com/2013/05/the-great-spoon-massacre-of-2013.html"
Chris Dean commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Did you know that sheered bolts under a chair are sure signs of impending structual failure? I do now.
“The chair is…dead.”: http://www.pixiecd.com/2013/05/the-chair-isdead.html"
Chris Dean commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"What happens when you combine low blood sugar with PMS chocolate cravings? Last night happens.
“Chocolate Intervention?”: http://www.pixiecd.com/2013/05/chocolae-intervention.html
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Katie Pilkington commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"I teach you to love Bloglovin' http://bit.ly/16hIXhP"
Amy Miller commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Is faster really better?
ADDled: Faster than you - http://www.addledliving.com/2013/05/faster-than-you.html"
Chris Dean commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"This is shaping up to be one of the worst years for ticks in my area. How cool would it be if tick bites transfered things like Superpowers instead of stuff like Lyme Disease?
“Year of the Tick”:…"
Eva Lesko Natiello commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Any experience with Girdle Top Pantyhose? Here's a post about my first time...
http://evanatiello.com/2013/05/07/my-maiden-voyage-in-girdle-top-pantyhose/"
Natalie P. Kennerly joined a group
Funny Women
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.
Chris Dean commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"Trying to talk to Mother Nature is like trying to talk to a wall. A PMSing teenage wall!
“Global Warming said…”: http://www.pixiecd.com/2013/05/global-warming-said.html"
Annie Boreson commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"I did a guest post on Patricia Flewwelling's blog Nine Day Wonder about character development. Stop by if you get a chance!"
Chris Dean commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"It turns out I don't have a dirty mind after all. My brain simply cames with auto-correct!
“Auto-Correct Comes Standard”: http://www.pixiecd.com/2013/05/auto-correct-comes-standard.html"
Profile Information
- 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 1 Like
“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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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
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 9:46am on July 23, 2012,
June O'Hara said… I'm already being harassed. I can't afford to screw up. But. . .http://www.juneohara.com/demoted/ I'd love you to stop by. Thanks!
- 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.
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