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Here are a bunch of funny writers who frequent our humor site. We’ll update this list from time to time.
@portersqbooks.bsky.social
Fiercely independent bookstore in Cambridge and Boston, MA https://linktr.ee/portersqbooks
@maxkennerly.bsky.social
Nearly 20 years in court as a law-talking guy for plaintiffs, now a mix of stuff. Posts too much about politics. email max@kennerlylaw.com
@thurberhouse.bsky.social
Founded in 1984, Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts hub, James Thurber museum, historic landmark, and gathering place for readers, writers, and artists of all ages. www.thurberhouse.org
@voiceofwitness.org
VOW is an oral history nonprofit that amplifies the stories of people impacted by—and fighting against—injustice. We partner to document community voices, teach ethical storytelling, and develop educational resources. Website: voiceofwitness.org
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social
Professor. Sociologist. NYTimes Opinion Columnist. Books: THICK, LowerEd. Forthcoming: 1)Black Mothering & Daughtering and 2)Mama Bears. Beliefs: C.R.E.A.M. + the internet ruined everything good + bring back shame. “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.”
@kennedytcooper.bsky.social
I have a puppet-based YouTube channel called "The Clothkins" I'm on podcast: The Most Important Election of Our Lives Friend of Dorothy. They/Them.
@cliffmay.bsky.social
Educator, Theatre Artist, Oral Historian, Journalist, and Bike Riding Geek.
@egreenberg.bsky.social
Fiction writer, experimental filmmaker, media artist | Debut book ALTERNATIVE FACTS (Kallisto Gaia Press) now available | SS/FF Editor @splitlippress.com | "Lest We Forget" Editor @mcsweeneys.net | emilygreenberg.net | San Diego, CA
@kqedforum.bsky.social
📻 KQED's daily call-in program, 9-11 AM on 88.5FM. 🎙️ Co-hosted by Alexis Madrigal (9-10 AM hour) and Mina Kim (10-11 AM hour). 💬 Replies may be used on air. 📍 San Francisco Bay Area, CA
@briankoppelman.bsky.social
Billions, Rounders, Computer on The Bear, The Moment, O13. And such.
@sarafranagain.bsky.social
“quite the character” - my mother | words in McSweeney’s, Points in Case, Slackjaw | face on the internet
@evoooooooooooo.bsky.social
Humorist/satirist with work in The New Yorker, McSweeney's, The Believer, The Millions, Vulture, Paste, Points in Case, The Novelizers (forthcoming) https://www.evanallgood.com/
@kibblesmith.com
Writer; Television, Comic Books, Book Books. Married to @jenashleywright.bsky.social. Dad. Find me at http://kibblesmith.substack.com
@andrewsingleton.bsky.social
Writer. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad. Bylines in McSweeney's. Substack at monkeybullets.substack.com
@cnissan.bsky.social
Writing in @NewYorker @Mcsweeneys @NewYorkTimes @Onion // Voice actor // Copywriter // http://www.colinnissan.com
@zackruskin.bsky.social
Culture reporter. San Francisco dweller. Bylines: SF Chronicle, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Washington Post, McSweeney's, Leafly. www.zackruskin.com
@nykida.net
Just your normal person who enjoys a good read about normal person interests such as trains, Soviet Politburo politics, and Imperial Japanese Navy tactics. Seattle native hanging out in Philadelphia. I do coding stuff for McSweeney’s sometimes.
@allenarrr.bsky.social
Singer/songwriter, corporate ops, contributor to McSweeneys. Also @trumpsties. (he/him)
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@ltothewang.bsky.social
Words for a better world. lawrenceywang.com Co-founder of Greenpill. hello@wearegreenpill.com
@audreyburges.bsky.social
Author, THE MINUSCULE MANSION OF MYRA MALONE (2023) & A HOUSE LIKE AN ACCORDION (2024); scribbler of humor, flash, & pretty flowers; thinks you're awesome
@electricliterature.com
Making literature exciting, relevant and inclusive electricliterature.com
@kristenmulrooney.bsky.social
Gilmore Girls Official Cookbook. How Not to be a Basic Peasant. Editor of The Belladonna. Writing in The New Yorker & McSweeney’s Letters to Mom column.
@mckayleygourley.bsky.social
girl writer associate editor @reductress writing in @newyorkerhumor @mcsweeneys @theonion twitter @_chase_____ https://www.instagram.com/mckayg/ she/her
@dankennedyny.bsky.social
Developed/hosted The Moth Podcast, Story Consultant on "True Story w/ Ed and Randall” on Peacock, 3 books, GQ, McSweeneys, Screenwriting work at Paramount/Amblin/F/X. Los Angeles. https://linktr.ee/dan_kennedy
@taliaargondezzi.bsky.social
Writing professor and satire writer with humor in McSweeney’s, New Yorker, Slackjaw, Belladonna, Points in Case. My book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250287081?tag=macmillan-20 My website: taliaargondezzi.com
@miriamjayaratna.bsky.social
Clinical psychologist and writer of humorous things Work in The New Yorker, NYT, McSweeney’s, Reductress, The Boston Globe, VQR, et al
@devorahblachor.bsky.social
Author of 'The Feminist’s Guide to Raising a Little Princess', novels, humor. Working on a new book and also a time travel machine https://www.devorahblachor.com/
@shadesofgreaves.bsky.social
I satirize stuff | Columnist @mcsweeneys.net | Check out my newsletter for humor with heart in your inbox 👇🏾 shadesofgreaves.substack.com
@hijennie.bsky.social
full time buddy 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 Words: New Yorker, McSweeney’s, and more #author: Frog and Toad Are Doing Their Best, OH BOTHER (@vulture Best of 2021 + 2024) Working on my third book! Rep: WSA
@belladonnacomedy.bsky.social
The Belladonna is a comedy and satire site by women and marginalized genders for everyone. Because we aren't funny. We're hilarious. 🌺💉 thebelladonnacomedy.com
@mattreevesla.bsky.social
filmmaker http://sixth-and-idaho.com twitter.com/mattreevesLA instagram.com/mattreevesLA
@jessicagolds.bsky.social
Reporter, recapper, novelist. Read me in/on: Washington Post, New York Times, Vulture, McSweeney's, Marie Claire & more. Debut novel RETRO to be published by Ballantine 💫 Say hello: Jess at jessicamgoldstein dot com
@leslieylinen.bsky.social
Humor writer Advertising creative writer Keeps a respectful distance from the ocean
@michelleephraim.bsky.social
Professor of English. Mom of 4. McSweeney's. The Moth Radio Hour + podcast. Author of GREEN WORLD: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare (Juniper Prize for Creative Nonfiction). Cohost of the Everyday Shakespeare podcast. www.michelleephraim.com
@newyorker.com
Unparalleled reporting and commentary on politics and culture, plus humor and cartoons, fiction and poetry. Get our Daily newsletter: http://nyer.cm/gtI6pVM Follow The New Yorker’s writers and contributors: https://go.bsky.app/Gh5bFwS
@joewellman.bsky.social
headline contributor @clickhole.bsky.social writing contributor @mcsweeneys.net booger contributor @tissue ________________________ joeawellman.com
@clhubes.bsky.social
@literatibookstore.bsky.social
Curing brain rot since 2013. As seen on NBC News, NPR, etc. 📍Ann Arbor, MI. LiteratiBookstore.com
@citylightsbooks.bsky.social
A literary meetingplace since 1953, City Lights is a landmark bookstore and publishing house, known for our commitment to innovative writing and progressive ideals.
@ianscottmcgregor.bsky.social
SF/NY/LA : actor/writer/director : MAD Historian : he/him/🏳️🌈✌️/BLM ✊ : of GTAV, RDR2, and: http://vimeo.com/18714010
@colinwinnette.bsky.social
Author of USERS (Finalist, PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, NY Times Editor’s Choice), THE JOB OF THE WASP, HAINTS STAY, and COYOTE. (he/him) colinwinnette.com
@thebeliever.net
A quarterly literature, arts, and culture magazine. https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/the-believer-subscription-bm4 thebeliever.net