All About Erma Bombeck Format: MP3 Download or USB Flash Drive These lectures were audio recorded at the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshops between 2010 and 2018. Download the MP3 files today or have them shipped to you on a USB flash drive. Listen to these wonderful speakers recorded live.   THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES ALL OF THESE PRESENTATIONS: Mayhem in the Morning: Laughing with Erma Patricia Wynn Brown and Ed Miller, featuring Bombeck family For more than a decade, Americans started their day laughing with Erma Bombeck at life’s absurdities. As one of the original members of the “Good Morning America” cast, Erma entertained viewers from 1975-86 with three-minute humorous bits — from discussing picky eaters to trying her hand at the slippery sport of curling. EBWW emcee Patricia Wynn Brown chats with GMA producer Ed Miller and Erma’s children, Matt, Betsy and Andy, about life behind the scenes as we watch a selection of clips and appreciate how her witty writing has stood the test of time. Erma 101 Gina Barreca Who is Erma Bombeck, and why has her writing endured the test of time? Best-selling author, syndicated columnist and feminist scholar Gina Barreca will provide a context for Erma Bombeck’s success and help EBWW newbies understand more about why being funny is essential — even when you’re addressing complex issues. Gina will show you how to bring your own humorous voice to life in personal essays. She’ll not only discuss how she works, but she’ll also dish about how other writers (including Erma) face the blank screen and page. To know whether you’ll be the next Erma, you need to know why she continues to inspire millions of devoted readers even today. Thanks to a grant from Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Erma 101 is open to attendees and the general public The Power of Erma Nancy Berk Being a great writer is only one part of being a successful writer. This workshop will focus on the power of Erma's legacy and the implementation of course strategies to jumpstart success after the workshop. From finding your voice and your brand, to strategizing and developing a powerful professional network, this session pairs top tips and positive psychology to keep you on track after the workshop ends. Erma Bombeck: Legacy of Laughter Screening Followed by Discussion Pat Wynn Browm Erma Says: Three Columnists Discuss the Columns of Erma Bombeck Gail Collins, Mary McCarty and Laura Pulfer What I Learned from Erma  (keynote talk) Gail Collins “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End” Talkback with Bombeck family and playwrights Allison and Margaret Engel