It's the Woodstock of writers' conferences. Registration for the 2026 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop at the University of Dayton opens Nov. 5. Find all the details here: conta.cc/42SIzb8 #ermabombeck #writingcommunity #laughter

The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop has come home — and we're thrilled about the new digs. Now housed within the University of Dayton’s English department, the workshop couldn’t be in a more fitting place. It was here that Erma Bombeck '49 first heard the words that changed her life, “You can write!”

We're now accepting applications for A Hotel Room of One's Own: The Erma Bombeck Humorist-in-Residence Program. Forbes says this may be the best writer's residency in the country. Details: conta.cc/41j7Jim #ermabombeck #humor

Wendi Aarons is an award-winning humor writer who writes "books to make you laugh no matter your age." She's our Humor Writer of the Month for September. Congrats!

That and more news in our September newsletter:
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About Wendi: udayton.edu/blogs/erma/2...

"I always write more and better in a bathrobe," one applicant wrote. (Who doesn't?)

Applications will be accepted Sept. 2-Oct. 5 for A Hotel Room of One's Own: The Erma Bombeck Humorist-in-Residence Program.

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In honor of Martin Sheen’s 85th birthday, we share his cameo appearance from the 2020 workshop. When we presented his sister, Carmen Estevez, with the Joan of Arc Award for valor, he countered with an award of his own. Happy birthday, Mr. President.

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Sona Movsesian, podcaster and author of the humorous how-to book, The World’s Worst Assistant, has been Conan O’Brien’s assistant since 2019. She’s our Humor Writer of the Month for August. Check out all the news in our latest newsletter:
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Happy Mother's Day!

Congrats to Cynthia Kaplan, a New York City-based writer, musician, actress and author of two collections of comic essays. She’s our Humor Writer of the Month for May. Check out our May newsletter for more news: conta.cc/4iL6Sg2

Erma Bombeck, who died 29 years ago, left the world both at wit’s end and filled with laughter.

“My aim in life,” she once said, “is to communicate with the greatest number of people I can and make them laugh at themselves." #ErmaBombeck #legacy

Over EBWW's 25-year history, we've attracted some legendary names as keynoters. Today, we salute these icons, with gratitude. #ermabombeck #EBWWsilveranniversary udayton.edu/blogs/erma/2...

"Your story, your truth, matters,” writes Bonnie Jean Feldkamp in a Creators Syndicate piece. “Combating rage and hate requires love and compassion, and our personal stories really do help others empathize, relate and care.”

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New York humor columnist and writer Tracy Grathwohl is our Humor Writer of the Month. Congrats, Tracy! Check out our April newsletter for upcoming contests, reflections on the workshop’s 25th anniversary (gulp!), this weekend’s virtual workshop and more: conta.cc/3R0MV9H

Fun fact — we launched the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop 25 years ago. Happy anniversary to us — and to all the creative talent and loyal writers who’ve supported this effort throughout our history. udayton.edu/blogs/erma/2...

Deadline alert: March 15 for the early bird rate for The Virtual Erma: Stories of Our Lives Featuring Anne Lamott and five live interactive workshops on Saturday, April 5.

For more info and to register: go.udayton.edu/thevirtualer... #AnneLamott #ErmaBombeck

Omg hark, How Not To Be A Basic Peasant comes out next week! But you can pre-order today!
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Happy International Women's Day! Shout out to the legendary Erma Bombeck, a trailblazer who paved the way with wit, humor and authenticity. Let’s never forget the power of laughter — “When humor goes,” she famously wrote, “there goes civilization.” #ermabombeck #internationalwomensday