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Julie Vick

@julievickwriter.bsky.social

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Humor writer and author of a humorous advice book for introverted parents. Words in New Yorker, McSweeney’s, and my phone’s notes app. Substack with funny stuff and writing tips: https://julievick.substack.com/

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · 7d

@sallymiller.bsky.social and I teamed up on this one to imagine what some 1980s movies might look like today.

McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 7d

"Lloyd Dobler stands outside Diane’s window holding up his phone. He prompts 'Siri, 'Play 'In Your Eyes' by Peter Gabriel.' Siri streams 'Private Eyes' by Hall and Oates, right after playing a thirty-second Geico ad."

If 1980s Teen Movies Took Place Today

Goonies Since strangers will call the police if kids in the Goon Docks wander around on their own, the boys don’t get a chance to search for One-Ey...

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · 7d

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you! ❤️

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Katie Mazza-Phillips @worldofktebs.bsky.social · 7d

Soooo good.

If 1980s Teen Movies Took Place Today www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/if-...

If 1980s Teen Movies Took Place Today

Goonies Since strangers will call the police if kids in the Goon Docks wander around on their own, the boys don’t get a chance to search for One-Ey...

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to @lisaborders.bsky.social for doing a funny guest rec for my most recent newsletter.

Lisa’s book Last Night at the Disco is out next week 🤩

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Molly White @molly.wiki · 7d

slightly ominous mailer from the Red Cross

Mailer that reads: Molly, Seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant.

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 7d

ICYMI, @lindalenhoff.bsky.social's novel, *YOUR ACTUAL LIFE MAY VARY, made a guest appearance in @julievickwriter.bsky.social's August Monthly Links Roundup! buff.ly/pLVkFso

Get *YOUR ACTUAL LIFE MAY VARY right here: bit.ly/4fQa2Oi
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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · 7d

@sallymiller.bsky.social and I teamed up on this one to imagine what some 1980s movies might look like today.

McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 7d

If 1980s Teen Movies Took Place Today

Goonies Since strangers will call the police if kids in the Goon Docks wander around on their own, the boys don’t get a chance to search for One-Ey...

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · 16d

My personal assistant. Just need to teach her to make copies.

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Christopher Monks @crmonks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Periodic reminder that we at @mcsweeneys.net ’s have no writing staff (save for the great @shadesofgreaves.bsky.social), and rely on unsolicited submissions for our humor & satire. We respond to each every submission within 7.39 days (but usually much sooner).
www.mcsweeneys.net/pages/guidel...

Guidelines for McSweeney’s Internet Tendency Submissions - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · 20d

If you are interested in writing satirical news headlines like the ones you have read in pubs like The Onion, then this post is for you.

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Tips for Writing Satirical News Headlines

5 writers share their secrets (for writing satirical news)

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Paul Noth @paulnoth.bsky.social · Sep 4

Mine in today’s New Yorker. Greetings from America’s High-Capacity Server Coolant Reservoirs, formerly the “Great Lakes.” Read my cartoon-filled rant about this at open.substack.com/pub/paulnoth...

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 28

My kid, after rolling down the window in the car and looking out:

"Now I know why dogs like this."

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Myq Kaplan @myqkaplan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Uber but just for parallel parking if you need help real quick

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 27

Feel better!

Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy book birthday @pennyzang.bsky.social ! I have been intrigued by the description of this dark academia suspense debut and am looking forward to reading it.

Penny Zang @pennyzang.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today is the day! Doll Parts is officially out in the world. 💗💗💗

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 25

❤️ I was just recently thinking about how this happens!

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Aug 22

9. Log on to the website.

10. Forget your login.

11. Click the link “FORGOT LOGIN.”

12. Receive message that your email is not on file.

13. Congratulate yourself on writing down your login from last year.

14. Try again.

15. Fail to log in.

How to Log In to the Student Portal

Dear Parents, Welcome to the new school year! You will need to access the student portal online to find out important information including your ch...

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 19

Yes I think that is true!

Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 19

I also enjoyed this interview with Amran about the book’s backstory: leighstein.substack.com/p/publishing...

Get the book! Read the interview! Do all the things.

"publishing is more competitive than investment banking"

how Amran Gowani went from Wall Street analyst to debut novelist

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 19

Happy pub day @amrangowani.com!

I read an advanced copy of Leverage —if you are looking for a fast-paced thriller with dark humor set in the finance world, then this is the book for you!

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 19

❤️ Hopefully you can get some of these added to the dictionary? 😆

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sallymiller.bsky.social @sallymiller.bsky.social · Aug 19

For all my fellow librarians #libraries #librarians #reading

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Collective Nouns for Librarians

A group of librarians is called a cardigan. A collection of empty chairs is called an author reading. A collection of Eric Carle books covered in s...

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Luke Burns @lukevburns.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'm running another advanced short humor writing workshop starting Sept 13th!

In four weeks you'll write 2-3 drafts of short humor pieces and get notes and feedback in a supportive environment.

Writing from previous workshops has been published by The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and more!

Let's Write MORE Short Humor Pieces (Four-Week Workshop Starting 9/13/25)

DATES/SCHEDULE: 1. Saturday, 09/13/25, 12:00-2:30PM Eastern via Zoom [Intros & Pitches] 2. Saturday, 09/20/25, 12:00-2:30PM Eastern via Zoom [Draft of First Piece] 3. Saturday, 09/27/25, 12:00-2:30P...

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Julie Vick @julievickwriter.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happy book birthday @writesloud.bsky.social ! Looking forward to reading this one :)

Hannah Grieco @writesloud.bsky.social · Aug 12

I'm away all week and just now got access to Blsky, but hiii! Today is my book's birthday! 🥰

So grateful to everyone who pre-ordered. And deeply indebted forever to @stanchion.bsky.social, the BEST indie in the world. ♥️

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Hard Drive @hard-drive.net · Aug 8

You think you're pretty funny don't you? Well now is your chance to prove it

If you think you can match the high journalistic standards of Hard Drive then email 5 headline pitches to [email protected]

Read this page to give you an idea of what we're looking for

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How to Pitch Hard Drive

Thank you for your interest in writing for Hard Drive! Hard Drive is a small, independent comedy company trying to exist online. As such,…

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