Contact Us : University of Dayton, Ohio

Thank you very much for your interest in the workshop and our efforts to keep Erma Bombeck’s legacy alive.

How to reach us

Web: go.udayton.edu/erma
Facebook: facebook.com/ermabombeck
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ermabombeckwritersworkshop
X: @ebww
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ermabombeckwritersworkshop/
YouTube: BombeckWorkshop
Email: erma@udayton.edu

How to submit pieces

We publish short humor and human interest essays on our blog that are written in the spirit of Erma Bombeck. (No profanity or politics, please.) To be considered, please email a 400- to 600-word piece (preferably in Word), a headshot and a short author bio to erma@udayton.edu.

How to apply to be a workshop presenter

We are accepting applications for presenters through April 18, 2023. To apply, fill out and submit this form. The next workshop is slated for April 4-6, 2024.

How to nominate a Humor Writer of the month

If you’d like to be considered as our “Humor Writer of the Month” (or you read someone who should be), send an e-mail to erma@udayton.edu with a brief bio and a link to material that makes us laugh.

How to receive our free e-newsletter

Simply provide your email address on the Newsletter Sign-Up form.

How to receive a student scholarship

Thanks to the generosity of the University of Dayton's Alumni Association, the workshop offers free scholarships to UD students who wish to attend. For information, contact Natasha Baker.

Our team

Teri Rizvi
Founder and Director
Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2904
erma@udayton.edu

Natasha Baker
Lecturer in Communication
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1410
nbaker1@udayton.edu

Debe Dockins
Coordinator, Erma Bombeck Writing Competition
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
937-610-4429
ddockins@wcpl.lib.oh.us