by Jamie Miles | Jun 21, 2026 | Newsletter
Hey – Jamie here. It’s been a dislocating fortnight. By popular demand, find your guide to writing satire inside. The guide builds on the workshop I attended with the ex-head writer of The Onion. Use it to sharpen your comedy and charisma. Today is also...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 21, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: ‘I want to write something funny and sharp about the world. Where do I start?’ Satire is your friend. It can be funny, but it’s mostly about making precise observations about the world where the joke is the sauce...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 7, 2026 | Newsletter
Hey – Jamie here. You never know who’s in the crowd – and at the Brighton Fringe, that turned out to matter quite a lot. Brighton Fringe is Brighton’s answer to the Edinburgh Fringe. My improv troupe made our debut there last weekend, performing to...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 7, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: I feel like I have a terrible memory. No matter what I try, things just don’t seem to stick. Is there something wrong with me? ‘I have a terrible memory’ ignores the reality that our memories tend to fail in four...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 7, 2026 | True Stories & Reflections
‘You’ve been here a while now. Do you prefer San Francisco or London?’ Fran, Britney, and I were having lunch in the canteen. I finished my bite and answered without hesitation. Souring my colleagues’ excitement wasn’t my intention, but I can’t deny...
