Elissa Bassist
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Elissa Bassist

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Elissa Bassist is the author of the memoir HYSTERICAL, a semi-finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor, and the co-author of INSIDE JOKES: A Comedy and Creativity Guide for All Writers.

She's also the creator of the “Funny Women” column on The Rumpus.

As a founding contributor to The Rumpus, Elissa has written cultural and personal criticism since the website launched in 2009. She’s worked in media and publishing since 2007, as an editor, a managing editor, a TV and film writer’s assistant, a producer, a performer, a speaker, and a barista.

Her writing has appeared in over 30 publications and anthologies, and she’s taught for over 20 writing programs. Her bestselling newsletter on Substack is Tragedy Plus Time. Elissa is probably her therapist’s favorite.
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