Humor Me

August Diversions: Seasonal Humor Edition

Including things that have been making me laugh, a book proposal template, and 🚡

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July 2026

July Diversions: Emotional support raccoon and a freelance rates database

Some items of interest for this month

Jul 31 • Julie Vick

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Tips for Writing (and Adding Humor) to Travel Pieces

Some things that have worked for me

Jul 21 • Julie Vick

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June 2026

June Laughs and Recs

Funny stuff and one list you should make as a writer

Jun 29 • Julie Vick

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May 2026

May Laughs and Recs

Funny cats, a salad recipe, and recent reads

May 31 • Julie Vick

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Writing Picture Books: Three Authors Share Their Advice and Experience

Including their paths to publication and advice for writing and adding humor to picture books

May 18 • Julie Vick

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April 2026

April Laughs and Recs

Audio listens, submission opportunities, and a lucky song

Apr 30 • Julie Vick

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6 Takeaways From the Erma Bombeck Conference

Including craft advice, book trends, and a mystery animal sighting

Apr 17 • Julie Vick

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March 2026

March Laughs and Recs

Including an April joke writing challenge, airport divorce, and a cat slinky

Mar 31 • Julie Vick

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One Quick Technique to Add Humor to Your Writing

Something you can use in essays, fiction, and many other types of writing (notes on a bathroom wall?)

Mar 24 • Julie Vick

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February 2026

February Laughs and Recs

Olympic humor, youth sports, and a virtual freelancing conference

Feb 28 • Julie Vick

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First-person formats beyond the personal essay

Trying other formats can widen your publishing possibilities

Feb 18 • Julie Vick

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