Kate Smurthwaite
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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.
Jun 1, 2010
Bethany Keeley replied to the discussion 'Joke Writing Strategies' in the group Humor/Comedy Writers
"Something that works for me when I need to get in a clever mood is working together with other funny people. Getting a banter going can really improve a joke or joke set. My family is excellent at this, as have been all of my boyfriends (I like to…"
Jul 26, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite left a comment for Sarah Dunant
"Hey Kamy told me you are in London. Did you join the London Writers group? I write and perform stand-up and I write a blog also in London. Hoping we can have a SHE WRITES London meet-up later in the year. k"
Jul 15, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite left a comment for Jenny McPhee
"Hey Kamy told me you are in London. Did you join the London Writers group? I write and perform stand-up and I write a blog also in London. Hoping we can have a SHE WRITES London meet-up later in the year. k"
Jul 15, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite left a comment for Erin Cramer
"Hey Kamy told me you are in London. Did you join the London Writers group? I write and perform stand-up and I write a blog also in London. Hoping we can have a SHE WRITES London meet-up later in the year. k"
Jul 15, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite added a discussion to the group Humor/Comedy Writers
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Joke Writing Strategies

HelloI was wondering if it would be interesting to have a discussion on different ways of coming up with jokes and funny ideas. I guess there are a few that I use:1) Carrying a notepad round with me all the time to write stuff down.2) Mind-dumps/brain-storms3) Structured grids who-what-why-where-how4) Opposites lists5) Continuous writing/rantingWell I don't know if those descriptions mean anything to others. I could describe in more detail. I guess the question is when someone says "write a…See More
Jul 15, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite commented on the group 'Humor/Comedy Writers'
"Hello - I'm a stand-up comic and writer in London. I mostly cover politics, etc but also write for other people,etc. Nice to meet you all."
Jul 15, 2009
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Jul 15, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite replied to the discussion 'Member News'
"Could we change this page so that the newest news appears at the top? Otherwise you have to scroll through lots of pages to find the latest news..."
Jul 15, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite left a comment for Kamy Wicoff
"Hi Kamy, nice to heard from you and congratulation on the site - seems to be really taking off. Yes the name Cruella came from 101 Dalmation although not for any particular reason - it was a pseudonym I'd used a number of times when writing…"
Jul 15, 2009
Kamy Wicoff left a comment for Kate Smurthwaite
"My kids are obsessed with 101 Dalmatians right now, is that where Cruella came from? I hope you do connect with other London writers -- my friends Erin Cramer, Jenny McPhee and Sarah Dunant are all there and many more... warm best Kamy"
Jul 14, 2009
Kate Smurthwaite commented on the group 'London Writers'
"Hello - I'm in London too! I write a blog and lots of comedy http://www.cruellablog.blogspot.com. Kate"
Jul 6, 2009
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London Writers

A place for London-based writers to connect...
Jul 6, 2009
Loraine Despres left a comment for Kate Smurthwaite
"Delighted to befriend you on She Writes. I know you'll be an important asset. There's a London writer's group (1 member when I last checked) and an invitation to submit an essay for a humor anthology."
Jul 5, 2009
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Feminist Bloggers

This is a group for bloggers to share insights, post links, and consider the highs and lows of the blogging life.
Jul 5, 2009
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Bloggers: Let's Make It Work!

Whether you are using blogging as a way to let the world get to know you, market your book, or prepare the world for your talents, the form offers so many options it can be overwhelming. Let's network and share approaches. Bloggers unite!
Jul 5, 2009

Profile Information

Who I am:
http://www.cruellablog.blogspot.com
Media outlets that I currently write for:
Cosmopolitan (UK), The Mirror (UK Newspaper), The F-Word, Liberal Conspiracy, Scholars and Rogues.
My writing is:
Fiction, Nonfiction, Plays, Journalism, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
Yes
Services I offer to other writers:
I teach comedy writing for stand-up performance.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
Butcher's Writers Group

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At 7:29pm on July 14, 2009, Kamy Wicoff said…
My kids are obsessed with 101 Dalmatians right now, is that where Cruella came from? I hope you do connect with other London writers -- my friends Erin Cramer, Jenny McPhee and Sarah Dunant are all there and many more...

warm best
Kamy
At 11:57pm on July 5, 2009, Loraine Despres said…
Delighted to befriend you on She Writes. I know you'll be an important asset. There's a London writer's group (1 member when I last checked) and an invitation to submit an essay for a humor anthology.
 
 
 

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