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Slate Gender and Society

English - May 06, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - ★★★★★ - 106 ratings
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Emily Bazelon talks with author author Curtis Sittenfeld about her new book Romantic Comedy. 
 
They discuss why ordinary guys get to be with famous women, but usually not the other way around, the fun of writing a fictional version of Saturday Night Live, and how to write witty email exchanges.  

Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at [email protected]. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.
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Emily Bazelon talks with author author Curtis Sittenfeld about her new book Romantic Comedy. 

 

They discuss why ordinary guys get to be with famous women, but usually not the other way around, the fun of writing a fictional version of Saturday Night Live, and how to write witty email exchanges.  


Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at [email protected]. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)


Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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