A lovely day to pay homage to Erma, and to see magnolias blooming near her resting place.

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Okay, here I am, but it’s not what you think!

(I’m here for the “world’s largest humor writing workshop”!) 😜

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When in #Dayton , be sure to observe proper etiquette when taking a side trip to visit #aullwoodaudubon and Thomas Dambo’s #trolls !

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Kickoff dinner for the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop! #EBWW2024

I had a fantastic time hosting the 2024 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Bombeck Workshop; more than 500 attendees who joined virtually and in person from all across the country and all over the world! I’m already looking forward to the next one in 2026!

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Meeting some nice & talented people at thus writers' workshop. I particularly enjoyed visiting with USA Today bestselling author Zibby Owens. Looking forward to reading 'Bookends.' #ebww2024

If not now, then when!?! Zibby Owens #ebww2024

The fabulous Ann Garvin through the pen of artist-in-residence Bob Eckstein.
'Ann is a wonderful teacher. I will attend any session she teaches — she could be teaching handwriting and I'd be there,' says one attendee.
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“There is always time for your next chapter. It's never too late for the next act. Owning your voice is so important,' said Zibby Owens, author, podcaster, publisher and champion for writers, during a keynote talk at #ebww2024 .

I came to Bombeck Workshop hoping to rekindle wielding a pen. I confess I was too scared to think it was possible, but I can barely sleep tonight because the line up of workshop superstars, especially Estelle Erasmus , have me believing in myself again. I got it back, thank you #ebww2024

Tiffany Yates Martin teaching a fantastic class at Bombeck Workshop #ebww2024 .

Shout out to our 2024 emcee, stand-up comic and author VeryFunnyLady. “She’s full of life, laughter and what a style,” one attendee wrote in our survey. #ebww2024 #laughter #writingcommunity #ermabombeck

Finally—An early Black Friday sale for writers and aspiring writers! Get inspired at the 2024 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop — register through midnight, Friday, Nov. 17.
Register: brushfire.com/ebww/2024ebww/… #ebww2024 #writing #writing community #laughter

We laughed. We cried. We sang “Delta Dawn” together. What an unforgettable closing night at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop with novelist Wade Rouse, who also writes under his beloved grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman. #ebww2024

'I think she genuinely loves editing and wants us all to be the best writers we can be,' one attendee said of Tiffany Yates Martin, part of a stellar corps of faculty at #ebww2024 . #writing #writing community #editing

Comic and creativity coach Beth Lapides 🎧❤️🎧 provided both insights and laughs at #ebww2024 .

Illustration by ☃️ Bob Eckstein, artist-in-residence. #writing #writing community #humor

Reliving stand-up comedy night with host @JaneCondon and the talented jillibee — what a wonderful night of laughter (and song)! Illustration by ☃️ Bob Eckstein, artist-in-residence. #ebww2024 #standupcomedy

You had me at 'all!'

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'The act (of writing) is not complete until the reader takes your hand.' A few images from JacquelynMitchard's inspiring, funny keynote talk at #ebww2024 .

Photos by Julie Walling Noeth. Illustration by ☃️ Bob Eckstein. #writers #writingcommunity

I am headed to the Erma Bombeck Writers Conference today and am really looking forward to attending a number of classes. The course offerings look amazing! #ebww2024