A few of our illustrious faculty hanging out with Amy Jones, editor-in-chief of Writer's Digest, at #ebww2024 . This wonderful illustration by ☃️ Bob Eckstein, artist-in-residence.
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Writing in a hotel—Day 6. Ironing board desk. I can’t think when I last even used one of these, but I’m drafting a fight scene and channeling the spirit of generations of women who thanklessly ironed, starched, & pressed and aren’t gonna do it any more. Bombeck Workshop

Living in a hotel—Day 5. Rainy day here, so I took to the treadmill. Maggie Freitag Ask Ann Patchett how on earth she wrote Tom Lake this way? Even on the slowest setting, I’ve nearly toppled off 3 times. Tomorrow, I might go write in that pool…. Bombeck Workshop

“Welcome home to the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop!” And with those warm words, emcee Leighann Lord kicked off three unforgettable days of inspiration and laughter. (lllustration by Bob Eckstein) #ebww2024

Those robes! Wonderful photo from the “robing” ceremony for the winners of A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program. #ebww2024 #writing #bathrobes #writing community

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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Living in a hotel—Day 4. Breakfast. When the words are flowing, you have to listen. Can’t mess with the muse. Bombeck Workshop

'You're a writer. That means you don't have a normal ego that can be satisfied with normal things. You have a crust of confidence over an abyss of self-doubt,' said prolific novelist JacquelynMitchard during her keynote talk at #ebww2024 .

Hey it’s the funny and fabulous Jacquelyn Mitchard! As lovely in person as she is over Zoom.

There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe the impact of Wade Rouse's keynote speech. Still smiling. 🩷

Living in a hotel—Day 3. What a difference a day makes. The eclipse coaxed all the flowers into bloom. Even the dandelions said hello when I finally got out for my walk. Bombeck Workshop

'The key inside of you will open up the world if you just lock away your fear and open up your heart to a dream. All the power resides in you. All you have to do, as Erma wrote me nearly 50 years ago, is keep writing, laughing and believing.'

Living in a hotel, Day 2. ECLIPSE. I was excited to see it and take a photo for posterity.
I missed.
Luckily, others did better. Here's to gazing through darkness to reach the light. And to making friends who take better pictures.
Now, back to work. Bombeck Workshop

“Choose three things you want to be known for, that you want to engage with, and focus on those three things. It is okay to ignore things.” Jane Friedman about Social Media at Bombeck Workshop
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This is what really happens when you get home from a #workshopconference You feel hungry at about 6 p.m. and then realize, oh, you have to make yourself your own dinner. #ebww2024 Bombeck Workshop #ermabombeckwritersconference

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

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

Just askin'. Fun piece by our artist-in-residence ☃️ Bob Eckstein. #solareclipse2024

I think I already have an #EBWW2024 hangover. What a fabulous time...feeling inspired and very tired at the same time.

Congrats to our humorists-in-residence!