I thought I was the only one interviewing comedians on Substack! It's amazing you've been a professional writer for 15 years. That's the dream, really. Do you prefer Substack or Medium?
I see them both as different but complimentary. And I'm happy it's not an either-or situation because the more baskets we have for our eggs, the more people can read our work.
There are a few but it hasn't been easy finding them. It's good because it presents the possibility of a community. A niche is no good if there's only one person in it.
This comment rang true - ‘men want a woman with a sense of humor to laugh at their jokes — not be funnier than them’. And yeah, we just want kind men. Us humans are a weird mob. Best of luck with your health and your writing.
Great interview. Her outlook and humor really resonates with me. I have been thinking lately about my own humor, and if I am even funny. I have always thought of myself as funny but I’m not sure it translates itself into my writing. Sorry, didn’t mean to turn this to myself, just that I think the best of humor can provide introspection. And she does that brilliantly.
I love that it made you introspective Tim! Humor can be tough to get on paper, but it can be learned and improved on over time (lawd knows it took me time too). One tip I often give people about humor writing--try to put in a few jokes. Not every joke will land with everyone, so if you have a few and they get at least one laugh you're doing well :)
Thank you for that! I guess my major issue (with myself) is that I thought my writing could have been called comedic. But really it is more essay with some humor interspersed for punctuation or emphasis. I am still getting used to the fact that sometimes what I write isn't that funny. But then again, maybe it's not supposed to be, if that makes sense?
I think that approach of using humor for effect in essays is rock solid. Often 'comedic' writing is lumped into premise-based comedy (think, like an SNL sketch)--but in my experience, adding humor to otherwise serious writing is an effective way of making the content enjoyable and digestable (a spoonful of sugar...)
"I am currently writing dick and other jokes on Medium.com." She's a real one.
hehe thanks Norman.
I thought I was the only one interviewing comedians on Substack! It's amazing you've been a professional writer for 15 years. That's the dream, really. Do you prefer Substack or Medium?
I see them both as different but complimentary. And I'm happy it's not an either-or situation because the more baskets we have for our eggs, the more people can read our work.
There are a few but it hasn't been easy finding them. It's good because it presents the possibility of a community. A niche is no good if there's only one person in it.
Glad to know there’s another interviewer who loves to support fellow comedians. 🥰🙏
This comment rang true - ‘men want a woman with a sense of humor to laugh at their jokes — not be funnier than them’. And yeah, we just want kind men. Us humans are a weird mob. Best of luck with your health and your writing.
Proud weirdo here.
You said it all when you said us humans are a weird mob 😆. And thanks Beth! :)
So true! Which is why I’m extra thankful for my hubby. He loves my wacky self.
I'm so glad to have found your writing on Substack, Robin. Really been enjoying it (yeah, makes me blush too...and it's so much fun)!
I'm glad we found each other too, and glad you're enjoying it Amanda :)
Love Robyn's comedy! What a great piece!
Thanks Alisa! Appreciate that :)
Since this is #17 I’m guessing I missed the first 16 but I’m thankful I joined in time for Robin. She’s awesome!
Thanks Henny! I think it showed you this one because you already follow me. The other 16 are still there to read :)
Thank you for sharing Robin with us! I just subscribed and will now go throw out my makeup.:)
Aww thank you so much Kimberly! :) Maybe toss the blush, but keep the lip gloss, my writing can't help with that.
Oh I’m sure your writing can make me drool.
Wonderful interview. Humor is such a powerful force. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Sue. Agreed, humor is more powerful than people give it credit for. It's a very effective writing tool.
Inspiring interview! We might as well die right now if we can't use (or at least appreciate) humor.
Spot on, Wendy. Humor definitely brings some happiness to our lives! :)
Great interview. Her outlook and humor really resonates with me. I have been thinking lately about my own humor, and if I am even funny. I have always thought of myself as funny but I’m not sure it translates itself into my writing. Sorry, didn’t mean to turn this to myself, just that I think the best of humor can provide introspection. And she does that brilliantly.
I love that it made you introspective Tim! Humor can be tough to get on paper, but it can be learned and improved on over time (lawd knows it took me time too). One tip I often give people about humor writing--try to put in a few jokes. Not every joke will land with everyone, so if you have a few and they get at least one laugh you're doing well :)
Thank you for that! I guess my major issue (with myself) is that I thought my writing could have been called comedic. But really it is more essay with some humor interspersed for punctuation or emphasis. I am still getting used to the fact that sometimes what I write isn't that funny. But then again, maybe it's not supposed to be, if that makes sense?
That’s a good point. I think that is where I land. But In my heart of hearts, I wish I were Groucho Marx. Except the whole being dead thing.
I think that approach of using humor for effect in essays is rock solid. Often 'comedic' writing is lumped into premise-based comedy (think, like an SNL sketch)--but in my experience, adding humor to otherwise serious writing is an effective way of making the content enjoyable and digestable (a spoonful of sugar...)