Caitlin Kunkel Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Co-founded a twice-yearly festival and year-round online community for writers, readers, and lovers of satire and humor. Past fests have been in NY in March of 2019 and in Chicago at The Second City in November 2019. The 2020 Festival was cancelled due to Covid-19, and the 11 workshops were taught online. Sign up for our mailing list and look at our online resources here: https://www.satireandhumor.com/

Greater Chicago Area

Classes developed:Story for TV & Film, Story for TV & Film 2, Sitcom Pilot, Comedy Writing for TV & Film Immersion, Writing the Adaptation, Online Writing for Radio & Podcasts, Writing Satire for the Internet, Writing Satire for the Internet 2, Writing Satire for the Internet 3

Online

I write web copy for businesses and nonprofits, apps, case studies, and articles across a wide range of fields. I also ghost write and create curriculums. I help clients emphasize their personal story and strengths, and refine and develop their own style of writing.

Greater New York City Area

Contributor to The New Yorker, New York Times,The Second City Network, McSweeney's, and a variety of other online outlets. Named one of "15 of the Best Humorists Writing Today" by Paste in March 2019.

Work as a script writer and researcher for Calm's new short form scripted digital series, Daily Move. I work remotely alongside the show’s producers, show runner, and host to research and write a high volume of inspiring and motivating scripts. I also help ideate around themes and stories that can be integrated into the series

The Confidently team focuses on a simple mission—to democratize access to elite coaching and thinking fundamentals through chatbots...or as we call them, "coachbots,"Our framework was built on the experience of performance psychologists who have coached Olympians, professional and collegiate athletic teams, and business and military leaders for decades, as well as established lines of research in sport psychology, cognitive-behavioral psychology, and positive psychology. Every tool we teach is science-backed, and we’ve seen our real clients use them to get results when they matter most. I managed a team of writers creating content for the app, the web, and a network of partners. Check out Masterchats by Confidently here: https://masterchats.com/

Writer for Confidently, a personal, pocket-sized performance mindset coach.

Greater New York City Area

The Belladonna. Comedy and satire by women and non-binary writers, for everyone. Launched on Medium (https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/) in February of 2017! The site has tens of thousands of readers and over 500 writers, many of whom have gone on to write for additional publications, TV, and other comedy venues!Follow us on Twitter @The_Belladonnas, Medium, and on Facebook @TheBelladonnaComedy.

Portland, Oregon Area

Writer for the radio show that airs on over 100 stations per week to hundreds of thousands of listeners. I wrote comedy bits for guests and scripts for the host.

Greater New York City Area

My first book came out in the US and the UK in November 2018! It was named one of the "Ten Best Comedy Books of 2018" by Vulture and was covered in Shondaland, Marie Claire, Elle, Bitch Magazine, and more.

Portland, Oregon Area

Classes created and taught:Upper-level Literature Seminar entitled Modern Comedy and Satire (Fall 2013, Fall 2014)Also taught an introductory version of the course in Spring 2016Writing Studio course Introduction to Scripting (Spring 2015, Spring 2016)Advanced Writing Studio course Scripting Intensive (Spring 2016)English Composition course entitled Fight the Future: Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Stories (Fall 2015, Spring 2015)Served as a graduate thesis mentor in the Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies.

Portland, Oregon Area

Created the Introduction to Sketch Writing course that runs at the theater every two months. Also created and taught "Creating a Sketch Revue" at the theater.Directed and produced "How to Age Disgracefully," which ran for five sold-out performances in summer 2013.

Chicago, Il

Worked in the development department at Chicago's oldest and largest non-profit theater.

Chicago, Il

Wrote grant narratives, created the ensemble’s marketing materials and contributed dramaturgical research to the productions of "These Shining Lives" and "Mary’s Wedding." Coordinated outreach efforts as well as researched and pursued a variety of development prospects. Updated the website and created e-blasts.

Evanston, Il

Taught the basics of screenwriting and storytelling to Northwestern University students. Responsible for course curriculum and content as well as student grading.

Malang Area, East Java, Indonesia

English teacher for 550 high school students in Malang, Indonesia. Directed seminars; participated in conferences and radio shows; worked with the AMINEF office in Jakarta to promote cultural understanding between Indonesia and the United States.

Completed The Improv Program

Comedy Writing Program

Mfa, Writing For The Screen And Stage

B.A., Writing Seminars

Activities and Societies: Women's Swim Team, Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Indonesia

High School Diploma