How to Write Satire and Humor

A deep dive into short, humorous pieces in the style of McSweeney's, The New Yorker, and The Onion.

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Learning how to write satire is surprisingly tough, but it can be very satisfying. I’m going to dissect some key principles behind the short, humorous satire piece — the kind you might read in The Onion or McSweeney’s. These types of satire and…