Thursdays on the Stoop is a series of free, virtual writing workshops led for and by our community members. With topics ranging from generative prompts to editing strategies, these informal workshops are sure to shake up your Thursday routine. RSVP below to get the link.

News-style satire is exploding into different forms and markets. In this free hour-long workshop, humor writer Jeff Bender will break down the key elements of satirical news stories, from headline to punchline. Participants will leave with a few headlines of their own and concepts for future articles.

Jeff Bender writes for McSweeney's, The Hard Times, Electric Literature, Reader's Digest, and other comedy sites. His fiction has appeared in The Iowa Review, Fence, Electric Literature, and Guernica. He recently completed his first headline trial for 'The Onion' and is a Senior Writer for Sports Riot. He grew up in Philadelphia and lives outside the city.