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#10632:	February 24, 2021	Lornda
The Procrastination Blame Game Little excuses can lead to procrastination. Find out how you can focus on completing your writing project. When is the best time for you to write, and what excuses have you encountered along the way?

#10614:	February 17, 2021	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Needful Things Necessities of life. Needing to get done, With the horribleness of 2020 behind us, I must ask ... Are we having fun, yet?

#10603:	February 10, 2021	Annette
Cold Weather There is humor in 45 degrees. How cold is it when you start laughing?

#10592:	February 03, 2021	Robert Waltz
After Groundhog Day Have you broken the cycle? It's finally over -- now what?

#10585:	January 27, 2021	Lornda
Building a Fun Character With a little research, you can write a fun character. What building blocks do you need to write a fun character? Have you written a fun character? What quirks or characteristics made them funny?

#10568:	January 20, 2021	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Pranks Sometimes it's fun being a little mischievous! Have you played or experienced a memorable prank?

#10558:	January 13, 2021	GeminiGem🎱
Fool's Gold Being ridiculous can be an asset. Does your humor lean toward the silly, the goofy, the ridiculous?

#10546:	January 06, 2021	Robert Waltz
2021 Happy New Year! Have you failed your resolutions yet?

#10540:	December 30, 2020	Lornda
A Word About 2020 Find out the one word I use to describe 2020 and read about one bright spot that made all of us smile this year. When looking back at 2020, was there anything special that cheered you up?

#10524:	December 23, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
A Comedic Casket Case Another Holly Jolly time of year. Warning, sick humor! Have you ever burst out in a laugh at a funeral? What caused it?

#10512:	December 16, 2020	eyestar~
Keeping it Light! Nothing too heavy. Food humour! What are your favourite comical food or drink moments?

#10506:	December 09, 2020	Robert Waltz
Apples Some core truths about this appeeling fruit How do you like them apples?

#10498:	December 02, 2020	Lornda
Oh Me. Oh My. Dear Me! WdC's contest Dear Me is popular and yields the most entries. What’s the key to winning? Write an entertaining entry. What are your writing goals for 2021, and are you planning to enter the Dear Me contest?

#10480:	November 25, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
The Hunt 2020 Preparing for the holidays in the year 2020 What was the funniest moment you experienced in 2020, the worst year ever?

#10476:	November 18, 2020	GeminiGem🎱
I Crack Myself Up How do you write something other people will find humorous? Do you find that people "get" your sense of humor?

#10461:	November 11, 2020	Robert Waltz
Safe Topics With holidays coming up fast, we'll need some things to talk about with family. What are some always safe topics of conversation?

#10448:	November 04, 2020	Lornda
Comedy Relief for NaNo Writers Vol III The deadline looms! Enjoy a comedy break to settle your nerves. For those participating in NaNo or any writing projects, how is it going? Are you reaching your goal?

#10432:	October 28, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Getting back to the Southern Comfort Flip-flops, the love rug, and heading for the tropics. Font, font, how is my font? I usually use Comic, size 4. This Newsletter has Courier, size 4. The intro is my usual Comedy Newsletter font, Comic. Where font and size are concerned for the Comedy Newsletter, what is YOUR preference?

#10423:	October 21, 2020	GeminiGem🎱
Twisting the Truth When writing comedy, consider using real-life events as a jumping-off point. If you are read something humorous, do you actually laugh out loud or do you keep your reaction to yourself?

#10413:	October 14, 2020	Robert Waltz
Out There What I wanted to shout out What will you find out?

#10403:	October 07, 2020	Lornda
Cringe Comedy Cringe comedy has become increasingly popular since the early 2000's. Have you cringed and laughed at a movie, TV show, book, or the real life? Have you ever written a cringe worthy character?

#10388:	September 30, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
A Cabin in the Woods Pulling together a Clandestine Event means ... Location, location, location! What was the oddest thing you've ever seen, heard or done at a wedding?

#10382:	September 23, 2020	eyestar~
The Funny People's Poet, Pam Ayres Laugh with Pam Ayres Who is your favourite comedian or humourist?

#10366:	September 16, 2020	Robert Waltz
Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin spice pumpkin spice pumpkin spice Pumpkin spice?

#10356:	September 09, 2020	Lornda
Music Video Therapy Having a bad day? Watching a music video can have a soothing effect and make you smile. What’s your favorite music or music video to make you smile?

#10343:	September 02, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
It's WDC BIRTHDAY TIME!!! Have you been joining in on the festivities this week? What is your favorite contest or activity during the WDC Birthday Bash? You may plug your own birthday activity.

#10325:	August 19, 2020	Robert Waltz
Immortality How to be remembered for all eternity Who wants to live forever?

#10320:	August 12, 2020	Lornda
Say What?! - Childhood Memories Childhood idioms bring back some fun memories. What are some fun memories from your childhood? It's raining cats and dogs - what idioms do you say many times?

#10299:	August 05, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Wedding Humor Amid Corona Planning a wedding in 2020 What Interesting substitutes have you had to put in place when the best laid plans went haywire during the Covid times?

#10295:	July 29, 2020	Kate - Writing & Reading
More Than Just a Punch Line The variety of ways we can make someone laugh - or at least forget for a moment the adjective, serious. Do you find it easier to write comedy or tell/act comedy? - or - are you more funny in print or in person?

#10282:	July 22, 2020	Robert Waltz
Comet Chameleon You come and go. Is it comedy or comet-y?

#10272:	July 15, 2020	Lornda
Genre Mashups Genre mashups are a fun way to liven up your story. Have you used a bunch of different genres in your story? Which combinations have you tried?

#10255:	July 08, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
The Drones are Coming!!! You can run but you cant hide! What's your favorite amusing Conspiracy Theory?

#10237:	June 24, 2020	Robert Waltz
Fireworks Nothing says "celebration" like massive explosions Oh, say, can you see the rocket's red glare?

#10231:	June 17, 2020	Lornda
Writing the Real Life for a Laugh The real life is a great source for humorous ideas, but will the readers laugh at what we write? Have you used something funny from your life to add humor to your writing? Anything funny happen recently?

#10214:	June 10, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Community Comedy One line at a time ... Do you have any favorite One-Liners?

#10202:	June 03, 2020	eyestar~
Say again? Go on, you can do it twice today! n/a

#10192:	May 27, 2020	Robert Waltz
Going Out How To Go Out Without Going Out What can you do if you really shouldn't go out?

#10190:	May 20, 2020	Lornda
Dad Jokes — Laugh or Groan? Even though most dad jokes are not funny, we still find ourselves laughing at them. Do you laugh at dad jokes? Have you heard any good ones lately?

#10165:	May 13, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Keeping fit while Locked-Down Healthy life changing events? How are YOU keeping in shape during the shelter at home times?

#10158:	May 06, 2020	Annette
Orange You Glad Misappropriating items can be funny. I didn't say banana?

#10144:	April 29, 2020	Robert Waltz
Towels Everyone Needs a Towel Where's YOUR towel?

#10139:	April 22, 2020	Lornda
Animal Characters for Comic Relief Writing animals as characters can be a fun way to add humor to your stories. If you had to write about a funny animal in a story, which would you choose? Do you have a favorite pet/animal?

#10116:	April 15, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Are We Having Fun Yet? The continuing Saga of the Covid 19 lock down. What (if any) "LOL" moments have you experienced during this unusual time of our existence?

#10111:	April 08, 2020	eyestar~
Laughter Lightens Us Up! The humour at WDC. What are you doing to lighten the mood and stay sane in the Stay at Home World!

#10099:	April 01, 2020	Robert Waltz
Spring! Spring is Here! How are you enjoying this nice warm weather?

#10087:	March 25, 2020	Lornda
GIF-er-ific One little image which moved many years ago, has now caused a huge sensation everywhere to make people a laugh. GIFs pop up everywhere at WdC. Do you laugh when you see them, or run for the hills? Do you post them?

#10072:	March 18, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
When Shopping Was Easy ... Finding the humor while staying safe. Coronavirus incites worry. Is there a way to find some humor while keeping safe?

#10053:	March 04, 2020	Robert Waltz
Fools Getting ready for Comedy Christmas What's your favorite prank?

#10008:	February 26, 2020	Samberine Everose
The Laugh Break Medicine An instant medicine to a stressed person. When mourning murmur turns to joy.

#10022:	February 19, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Picture This,Framed Again! Rabbits Swim? February as I live and breathe it. Have you tried writing comedy-vignettes?

#10018:	February 12, 2020	warpedsanity
Weaving Comedy Into Other Genre Comedy is versatile and can be incorporated into any genre, enhancing characters and plot. How do you weave comedy into your writing?

#9998:	February 05, 2020	Robert Waltz
Odometers We really like round numbers What's so special about zeros?

#9990:	January 29, 2020	Annette
Born Funny Some of us have it, others try, some just fall flat. What does it take to write and tell funny stories?

#9971:	January 22, 2020	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Just 8 Screws Away! Technical technicalities in a nut shell Could comedy come from doing tedious tasks?

#9960:	January 15, 2020	eyestar~
Reviewing Comedy My tips for reviewing comedy~ What do you look for when reviewing comical writings?

#9949:	January 08, 2020	Robert Waltz
Resolutions Keep your New Year's Resolutions with this One Weird Trick What's the best way to stick to your decisions for the new year?

#9926:	December 25, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
All is calm, all is bright, Unless... A Holiday "Dramedy" Can you get through the holidays still laughing?

#9904:	December 18, 2019	amy-Has a great future ahead
World Creation In this issue learn about world creation, a vital part of story and novel writing. What is your favorite science fiction world?

#9908:	December 11, 2019	Robert Waltz
Unwritten And now they're not. What unwritten rules do you know?

#9882:	November 27, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
A Hot Turkey Tale Do not attempt this at home! Do you believe timing is everything in Comedy?

#9868:	November 13, 2019	Robert Waltz
Talking Turkey Traditional Thanksgiving Tables When is Thanksgiving not Thanksgiving?

#9854:	November 06, 2019	Elle
Adding humor to your novel If you're furiously writing for NaNoWriMo this month, take a moment to interject some comedy... What's the funniest line you've read in a book lately?

#9833:	October 30, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Darkness Haunts of Unfortunate Events Yup, this is still the Comedy Newsletter! Does the darkness amuse you?

#9819:	October 23, 2019	Annette
The Fun of Fright Being afraid is fun. How much horror is funny?

#9813:	October 16, 2019	Robert Waltz
International Comedy All comedy is reference comedy What does it take to "get it?"

#9800:	October 09, 2019	amy-Has a great future ahead
Mind Maps-The First Step In this issue I will be sharing my writing technique and routine. What is your favorite movie made from a novel?

#9780:	October 02, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Trash Talk and A Comedic Story of Terror Not that kind of "trash talk" Is there a place for comedy in a horror story?

#9777:	September 25, 2019	Kate - Writing & Reading
Finding the Funny of It The art of seeing what you're looking at - and finding/creating the laughter - more than just a punch line Is it possible to find or create funny from something sad? without being hurtful, of course.

#9762:	September 18, 2019	Robert Waltz
Loser I'm a loser. When is loss actually gain?

#9737:	September 04, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
If You Could Hear Me Speak! What's in a dialect? Have you ever been stumped by another state's local dialect?

#9718:	August 21, 2019	Robert Waltz
Divided by a Common Language Brits and Yanks can understand each other... sometimes. Fancy a cuppa?

#9692:	August 07, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Comedy is Puzzling Social Media Games, puzzles and quizzes, Oh My! Is writing comedy puzzling to you?

#9673:	July 31, 2019	Samberine Everose
A sprinkle of laugh at the start You can scoop a bit of laugh and make a delicious ice cream. Adding some laughtiness to your story can become lively.

#9663:	July 24, 2019	Robert Waltz
Free! You get what you pay for Is there such a thing as a free lunch?

#9641:	July 10, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Buyer Beware! Watch which aisle you're in while shopping Are we merely a product of marketing?

#9620:	June 26, 2019	Robert Waltz
Something's Up One versatile word What's Up?

#9595:	June 19, 2019	Samberine Everose
Celebrating a Happy Father's Day This is one of those emotional celebrations, but don't be so sentimental, we can be funny to celebrate it. Don't be dramatize but fun natize it!

#9590:	June 12, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
The Reunion Finding laughs at a high school reunion Would you go to your 50th high school reunion?

#9583:	June 05, 2019	amy-Has a great future ahead
Self-Publishing Self-publishing has its advantages and disadvantages. Learn about these in this issue. What is your favorite comedy movie?

#9568:	May 29, 2019	Robert Waltz
Sustenance A man's gotta eat Maintain one's lifestyle, or maintain one's life?

#9554:	May 22, 2019	Lornda
What A "Novel" Idea Exploring the world of humorous novels as a different source for a laugh. When searching for something to laugh at, where do you go? Have you considered reading a funny novel?

#9543:	May 15, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Social Insecurity! The woes of a system with deeply confused robots. Have you thought about your retirement?

#9537:	May 08, 2019	Lornda
Time for a Commercial Break Forget the cat videos. Watch a commercial for a laugh or to inspire you to write a comedy! Have you ever watched a commercial that made you laugh, and has it ever inspired a story/poem?

#9516:	May 01, 2019	Robert Waltz
Gym Dandy A Field Guide to Gym Denizens Which ones have you seen?

#9492:	April 17, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Ruby's New Doctor! Continuations of "The Chronicles of Ruby" Have you tried using real life experiences to write comedy?

#9482:	April 10, 2019	Kate - Writing & Reading
That Pesky Cliche Cliches still make folks laugh, when speckled, not packed! Can a cliché be funny when the listener/reader is unfamiliar with the underlying image/story? As a writer, can you make it funny?

#9469:	April 03, 2019	Robert Waltz
Comedy Christmas Another April Fools' Day has come and gone How did YOU get pranked?

#9459:	March 27, 2019	Lornda
Start Backwards to Move Forward Pt II Let's look at a longer poem to demonstrate how several methods can keep your readers entertained from start to finish. Do you have a favorite format for humorous poetry? How important are precise word choices vs other techniques?

#9441:	March 20, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Facebook’s Down! Oh the Calamities! Get your tinfoil hats ready, they're listening. Want to know how conspiracy theories can wake-up a comedic muse?

#9436:	March 13, 2019	Lornda
Start Backwards to Move Forward Writing comedic poetry can be a real challenge; yet starting backwards may trigger its first laugh If you were thinking of writing a humorous poem, what would you choose as the funny subject matter?

#9415:	March 06, 2019	Robert Waltz
I Don't Get It Understanding humor What do you do when you don't get a joke?

#9401:	February 27, 2019	eyestar~
Humour for Kids Some ideas about why humour is good for kids and cool reads! Should children read humour?

#9388:	February 20, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Food Fright! What was once good for you is now bad, or the other way around. Who can keep up with these health fads? Do you use personal experiences when you want to write comedy?

#9341:	February 13, 2019	Annette
Rom Com One day left for romance in this comedy. Is it romantic comedy, or comedic romance?

#9368:	February 06, 2019	Robert Waltz
Deep Freeze How to Deal With the Cold How have you handled the cold snap?

#9361:	January 30, 2019	Lornda
Humor + Characters = Entertainment If someone smiles while reading your story, you know they are paying attention and eager to read on. Using characters for comedy relief will entertain a reader, but what is the right way to inject the humor?

#9340:	January 23, 2019	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Hari-Karaoke Reliving the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. How does another's social events develop into comedy?

#9326:	January 16, 2019	Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Humor and laughter relieve stress How do you find humor and laughter in moving? How do you find humor in a stressful situation?

#9315:	January 09, 2019	Robert Waltz
You're Doing it Wrong Whatever "it" is, you're definitely not doing it right Tired of being corrected yet?

#9305:	January 02, 2019	eyestar~
Have a PUNderful New Year! Fun with Puns. What are they? Having a PUNderful New Year so far? Keep laughing!

#9292:	December 26, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Boxing Day! Get out the gloves, this should be interesting! What is this curious holiday across the "Pond?"

#9290:	December 19, 2018	Sara♥Jean
Who Are You Writing To? How can you be more certain your story or article will be funny for the majority of people who read it? What's the funniest story or article you've read on WdC?

#9270:	December 12, 2018	Robert Waltz
The Darkness Finding Light in December What's funny about the dark?

#9246:	November 28, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Clips, Tips and Memory Lane Trips Happy Holidays, folks! Do you envision Holidays through your inner-child?

#9227:	November 21, 2018	Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Jokes Make People Laugh I cannot tell a joke. Does that mean I can't make people laugh? How do you tell a joke to make people laugh?

#9219:	November 14, 2018	Robert Waltz
Windows Usually when I have a problem with windows, it's on my computer. Not this time. How do you get by without one?

#9198:	October 31, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
This Is Not Happening! On the road to Halloween ... How do you find humor when Murphy's Law is ever present?

#9184:	October 24, 2018	Lornda
Comedy in Marriage You can find humor about marriage everywhere. Who knew there were so many sources to make you laugh about marriage?

#9173:	October 17, 2018	Robert Waltz
Both Sides When you have to consider different perspectives Are there really two sides to every story?

#9149:	October 03, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
So, How was YOUR Summer? Things that can go wrong, will. How can you remodel your funny bone?

#9142:	September 26, 2018	Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
I just wanted an opinion! I was wondering whether to plunge into a particular book or not, and thought I'd ask a reading group for help. Comedy! Have you ever asked someone 'should I read this book?' (And have you received ninety-one different answers?)

#9126:	September 19, 2018	Robert Waltz
Milk Run Disaster preparation requires lactose You want me to pick up what now?

#9096:	September 05, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Biscuits for Brains? Another take on an Urban Legend How do you to liven-up an urban legend with a new take?

#9091:	August 29, 2018	eyestar~
Zany Raold Dahl a Bio of this British author with the wacky words and wild humour. n/a

#9060:	August 22, 2018	Robert Waltz
Peaches Everything is just peachy. Do I dare to eat a peach?

#9036:	August 08, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Who am I? What happens when you’re stuck in the revolving door of trying to prove your identification? How do you handle losing your identification?

#9031:	August 01, 2018	Lornda
Go On - Make Me Laugh Hosting a humorous contest can be tough on the entrants Why can it be difficult to enter a humorous contest?

#9019:	July 25, 2018	Robert Waltz
Comedy in Action Comedy is the spice of story. Will I get letters from DC's lawyers if I subtitled this "Action Comics?"

#8991:	July 11, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
404 Error Sleep Not Found Memes instead of dreams Is there a fun way to handle insomnia?

#8981:	July 04, 2018	amy-Has a great future ahead
What It Takes To Be An Author In this issue learn what it really takes to be an author. Also enjoy some wonderful comedy. What comedy actor do you love the most?

#8971:	June 27, 2018	Robert Waltz
Nerd Camp What I Did On My Summer Vacation You mean I have to go... outside?

#8949:	June 13, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Webbie's Final Repose? For the love of a bacon cheeseburgers, there are serious consequences! Are you a risk taker for laughs?

#8919:	June 06, 2018	Samberine Everose
Laugh when you Gaffe Gaffe are sometimes a stepping stone to reach success. Nobody is perfect.

#8924:	May 30, 2018	Robert Waltz
Summer Welcome to Summer. Now go away. How do we survive the heat?

#8896:	May 16, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Ruby’s Heartbreak! Oh, no! Say it ain't so, Bill! Will Ruby survive a new mechanic?

#8871:	May 09, 2018	Samberine Everose
Different styles to make a good laugh Do you have one of these styles when you are making a good laugh for your audience? Just laugh, and you will stay young and stylish.

#8874:	May 02, 2018	Robert Waltz
The Downside The worst part about being funny What's wrong with a sense of humor?

#8853:	April 18, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
To GordonRamsayThanks for Everything,WW WebLock turns "foodie" How do you feed a hungry man?

#8833:	April 04, 2018	Robert Waltz
Spring Is Here ...in theory. What spring? Where spring? Well, spring?

#8808:	March 21, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
We Are Not Alone! Artificial intelligence runs rampant! Can intelligence be artificial?

#8789:	March 07, 2018	Robert Waltz
Heyyyyy, Rube! Rube Goldberg's contribution to humor What's so funny about inefficiency?

#8767:	February 21, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Another Year Wiser? It's my birthday -- again! When does your age not really count?

#8747:	February 14, 2018	Samberine Everose
The Funny Date Don't just sit there in the corner. Try some creative funny date with your special someone this Season of Hearts. Not only a good diet is good for the heart.

#8741:	February 07, 2018	Robert Waltz
Withdrawal I don't have a problem. How long can I go without?

#8733:	January 31, 2018	eyestar~
The Cento, comic form the Cento poem form n/a

#8717:	January 24, 2018	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Stand-Up Comedy? My thoughts on it Could you picture yourself as a stand-up comic?

#8707:	January 17, 2018	Annette
Language Barrier When you don't understand me, I still know what you're saying. Maybe. What if you don't know what they know?

#8696:	January 10, 2018	Robert Waltz
Food Fight It's not about resolutions. What does it take to be healthy?

#8668:	December 27, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Oh, those "Holidaze" Christmas is here, and the end of the year is near. Surviving the holidays -- Who's kidding who?

#8661:	December 20, 2017	Kate - Writing & Reading
Live Holiday Fun Making the best of holiday gatherings - family fun and friendly banter Why do we call laughter medicine? good medicine?

#8649:	December 13, 2017	Robert Waltz
The War Continues Another volley in the War on Christmas. We didn't start this war; will it ever end?

#8620:	November 29, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
The Hunt is On! Keep your humor going strong as the busiest time of the year approaches. How will YOU handle the holiday rush?

#8601:	November 15, 2017	Robert Waltz
Power! Its uses and abuses How do YOU get power?

#8573:	November 01, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Bingo, Flamingo, We All Fall Down! Meanwhile, back in the South ... How does comedy meet disaster?

#8564:	October 25, 2017	Annette
Fun With Fear Getting scared is fun. What makes getting scared so much fun?

#8555:	October 18, 2017	Robert Waltz
Cooking with Comedy Now there's a reality show I might watch. Have any food funnies?

#8528:	October 04, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
You know You're Getting Old When ... Getting together with an aging family Is talking about medical issues due to aging, dominating get together conversations?

#8518:	September 27, 2017	eyestar~
Stand up Comedy in Brazil! Stand up comedy rises in Brazil. n/a

#8509:	September 20, 2017	Robert Waltz
Philosophy of Comedy A look at how we talk Is it even possible to have a serious discussion about comedy?

#8479:	September 06, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
The Resurrection of Ruby! Welcome home Ruby, GoT over it, & Happy 17th WDC Ever feel like life is a joke?

#8469:	August 30, 2017	eyestar~
Satire not satyr! A brief look at where the Satire genre began. n/a

#8453:	August 23, 2017	Robert Waltz
Packing How to Prepare for Travel What's in YOUR suitcase?

#8442:	August 16, 2017	Gaby
Who are we kidding? When you know that certain type of writing isn't you but you try anyway. Do you think you're funny?

#8416:	August 09, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Ruby Gets the Shaft! Drive shaft -- whose got the drive shaft? Can you find humor under stress?

#8422:	August 02, 2017	Kate - Writing & Reading
It Does Not Compute ! If a computer is obsolete out of the box, what of the programmer who spends years learning its operating system? Do you recall the T.V. show reference in the title? We have yet to build such a one ;)

#8409:	July 26, 2017	Robert Waltz
Customer Disservice This line has been disconnected How do you deal with difficult companies?

#8380:	July 12, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
I’ll Be Home for Christmas Yeah, sure! Christmas in July, anyone?

#8378:	July 05, 2017	Lornda
Phrases Gone Wrong Phrases are cliche, but it's funny how we can say them wrong. Are you saying phrases the right way?

#8363:	June 28, 2017	Robert Waltz
Out of Bounds A look at the unmentionable What's really taboo?

#8353:	June 21, 2017	Lornda
Humor - A Part of Life By drawing on the humor in your life, you can have success in writing comedy. Do you think you're not funny enough to write humor? Think again.

#8333:	June 14, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Restore Ruby! I want my "baby" back! Does Comedy lie somewhere over the rainbow?

#8320:	June 07, 2017	eyestar~
Happy Birthday Bob Munsch A look at the comical icon storyteller for kids: Robert Munsch. Ever laughed over a Bunch of Munsch?

#8311:	May 31, 2017	Robert Waltz
Koan-y Island Meditations on a Theme You just have all the answers, don't you?

#8287:	May 17, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
R.I.P. Ruby! Ruby bites the dust ... Would you have a difficult time trading in the car you loved?

#8283:	May 10, 2017	amy-Has a great future ahead
Comedy-What Makes Us Laugh A look at what works and does not work in comedy writing. Tell me, what good comedy novels or short stories have you read lately?

#8267:	May 03, 2017	Robert Waltz
Laughing Gas We all need a little help sometimes. What's the benefit of pain?

#8257:	April 26, 2017	Andy~2021 has to be better
Is there such a thing as "too far"? Are there things that a person just should not use as comedy material? What's the most offensive joke you ever been told by someone?

#8238:	April 19, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Nothing Funny Happened -- The Sequel One of those comedy dry spells. Where can you find humor when under stress?

#8225:	April 12, 2017	eyestar~
How do you Clerihew? A short comic poetry form to add some light to NaPoWriMO challenge! Will you Clerihew with me?

#8216:	April 05, 2017	Robert Waltz
Fool Me Once... April Fools' Day: The Aftermath We all know what happens on April 1. But what about April 2?

#8202:	March 29, 2017	Jace
It Begins With Humor All comedy has humor, but not all humor is comedy. Do you consider yourself a comedian ... or just have a great sense of humor?

#8188:	March 22, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
The Madness of March No, it's not about basketball! Do you find the fun in food?

#8177:	March 15, 2017	eyestar~
A Laugh A Limerick A bit of limerick history and how to! Will you or Won't you go up to Limerick?

#8167:	March 08, 2017	Robert Waltz
Birds of Hawai'i A field guide Want to go to Maui?

#8138:	February 22, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
A Blizzard? Must Go Shopping! Milk, eggs, bread, paperclips and snow storms ... Would you go shopping during a blizzard?

#8118:	February 08, 2017	Robert Waltz
Protests Signs and slogans Dost thou protest too much?

#8091:	January 25, 2017	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Life in a Tin Can Community living with a twist Does your house have wheels?

#8088:	January 18, 2017	Lornda
Carrie Fisher – One Funny Lady Despite a troubled life, Carrie Fisher learned to laugh at herself, and throughout the years, she made us laugh, too. Carrie Fisher endured dark times in her life, but what helped her rise above it all?

#8073:	January 11, 2017	Robert Waltz
Never Say Diet The trouble with language You say you want a resolution?

#8043:	December 28, 2016	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Got Mail? When your packages play musical mail boxes ... Are you having trouble viewing this?

#8033:	December 21, 2016	Marci Missing Everyone
Holiday Laughter Use comedy to help you get through the stress of the holidays. What's your biggest holiday laugh?

#8026:	December 14, 2016	Robert Waltz
The War is Here Another volley in the War on Christmas Feeling lucky, punk?

#8011:	December 07, 2016	Annette
Funny Family Secrets When the family meets again for the holidays, the fun can get started. Which funny family events do you tell each holiday at the table?

#7983:	November 30, 2016	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Trains, Trucks, Planes, and Plants Obstacles? Did you say obstacles? Planning a trip, soon?

#7987:	November 23, 2016	Marci Missing Everyone
Don Knotts and Purple Cows Turning every day events into something surprising and humorous. What can you come up with by asking what-if questions?

#7973:	November 16, 2016	Robert Waltz
It's Over! Finally, it's over! So, now what?

#7957:	November 09, 2016	Lornda
Comedy Relief for NaNo Writers Vol II The deadline looms! Enjoy a comedy break to settle your nerves. How's the NaNo writing progressing? Is it time for a humor break?

#7929:	November 02, 2016	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Girls Night In How ladies may enjoy an evening while staying out of trouble. Can a mouse really scare an elephant?

#7931:	October 26, 2016	Marci Missing Everyone
A Lot of Drama with a Little Comedy Coping with serious life issues through small moments of comedy. When has a little comedy lightened an otherwise serious moment in your life?

#7921:	October 19, 2016	Robert Waltz
Following Instructions A step-by-step guide to following instructions Why isn't there a "For Dummies" book about this?

#7915:	October 12, 2016	Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Mews Muse. Or: Why cats do what they do. I haven't the foggiest notion why cats do whatever it is they do, but my newsletter is about that anyway. Why did the cat cross the threshold?

#7894:	October 05, 2016	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Comedy of Horror Or Horror of Comedy? Yes, this is the Comedy Newsletter How do you infuse humor into a monstrous character?

#7885:	September 28, 2016	Marci Missing Everyone
Boy Bands and Teen Girls The title says it all... Tell me a funny story about going to a concert or girls being in love with members of boy bands.

#7870:	September 21, 2016	Robert Waltz
Undesirables There goes the neighborhood Time to move?

#7856:	September 14, 2016	Marci Missing Everyone
Birthdays, Birthdays, Birthdays!!! What happens when your kids grow up?! What are some funny memories of your kids, siblings, or others growing up?

#7827:	September 07, 2016	Ⱳƹ₿~ŴitcӉ
Pre-Approved junk mail? Fact: If I didn’t ask for it, I don’t want it. Is unwanted snail-mail driving you postal?

#7836:	August 31, 2016