How To Write Funny Episode 37 | Liana Spiro
Dec 6, 2019
Harvard Lampoon President discusses humor, pranks, and leading a band of misfit comedy writers. They explore gender balance in comedy, their journey into comedy, living at the Lampoon, publishing industry, stability of the Lampoon, writing TV pilots, and career goals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 1min
Gender Balance and Privilege in Comedy
01:30 • 12min
The Journey into Comedy
13:15 • 15min
Living, Hanging Out, and Building Community at the Lampoon
27:46 • 15min
Publishing World, Literary Agents, and Print Advertising
43:01 • 2min
Discussion on relying on an endowment, the stability of the Lampoon, and future goals
44:53 • 2min
The Process of Writing TV Pilots and Seeking Representation
46:37 • 2min
Exploring the Writing Journey and Career Goals
48:53 • 2min