Erma Bombeck Archives - Dr. Nancy Berk

Peggy Rowe Talks Writing, Inspiration, Family and Bestsellers, Plus Mark Bego on Creative Strategy and Tackling Writers’ Block – Episode 532

Writer and humorist Peggy Rowe joins Nancy to discuss her latest New York Times Bestseller ‘About Your Father And Other Celebrities I Have Known’, writing inspiration, creative productivity, family influences, and how fans of her son Mike Rowe (‘Dirty Jobs’) got a glimpse of her humor and helped push her to write even more. Plus, writing strategy with Mark Bego.

Talking Television Comedy Writing, The Simpsons, and Creative Advice with Mike Reiss – Episode 491

Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and producer Mike Reiss joins Nancy to discuss his career journey including decades with ‘The Simpsons,’ his books, advice for writers in a competitive industry, and upcoming appearance at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop.

Talking Stand-Up Success, Comedy Careers, and Helping Others Shine with Wendy Liebman, Plus A Glimpse Into The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop and Some College Admission Humor – Episode 488

Comedian Wendy Liebman joins Nancy to discuss her stand-up journey from earlier performances to popular late night show appearances and comedy specials, and the importance of mentoring. Plus, a review of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop and a humor essay that helped change Nancy’s writing world.

Talking Documentaries and John and Yoko with Filmmaker Michael Epstein and a Creative Writing Opportunity That Channels Solitude – Episode 473

Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Michael Epstein joins Nancy to discuss his film John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky, capturing the untold story of John Lennon

Erma Bombeck’s Family Shares Memories of The Legendary Humorist – Episode 181

Bill, Betsy, Andy, and Matt Bombeck join Nancy to share special memories of their late wife and mother, the beloved writer and humorist Erma Bombeck. Listen below and read more in Nancy’s online column Showbiz Analysis for Parade Magazine.

DR. NANCY BERK

DR. NANCY BERK

Erma Bombeck

Peggy Rowe Talks Writing, Inspiration, Family and Bestsellers, Plus Mark Bego on Creative Strategy and Tackling Writers’ Block – Episode 532

Talking Television Comedy Writing, The Simpsons, and Creative Advice with Mike Reiss – Episode 491

Talking Stand-Up Success, Comedy Careers, and Helping Others Shine with Wendy Liebman, Plus A Glimpse Into The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop and Some College Admission Humor – Episode 488

Talking Documentaries and John and Yoko with Filmmaker Michael Epstein and a Creative Writing Opportunity That Channels Solitude – Episode 473

Erma Bombeck’s Family Shares Memories of The Legendary Humorist – Episode 181

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