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Viktoria Shulevich
@vikshulevich.bsky.social
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Writer of humor, essays & children’s fiction.
Words in The New Yorker, McSweeneys, LA Times, WBUR’s Cognoscenti, Slackjaw, The Belladonna, Points in Case, Weekly Humorist!

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Viktoria Shulevich @vikshulevich.bsky.social · Nov 19
Still so very excited to be in the New Yorker’s Shouts & Murmurs (IN PRINT!!!!) last week!

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Life Advice with Animal Analogies
Live like a fish? A mountain lion? A butterfly? A beaver? A menagerie of unideal options.
www.newyorker.com
vikshulevich.bsky.social
New Run Club humor in @pointsincase.com !! Thanks for the pub @jamesfolta.com !

www.pointsincase.com/articles/im-...
I’m Excited to Join Your Run Club for All the Right Reasons
I don’t expect to meet anyone by joining your Club, but I wouldn’t be upset if someone asked about me. Has anyone asked about me yet?
www.pointsincase.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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belladonnacomedy.bsky.social
“Have you accomplished a thing?” By @vikshulevich.bsky.social

Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/a-midlife-qu...
October 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A very important midlife quiz that’s not (entirely) about cheese in @belladonnacomedy.bsky.social !!

thebelladonnacomedy.com/a-midlife-qu...
A Midlife Quiz: Are You Living Your Life to the Fullest?
Have you accomplished a thing?
thebelladonnacomedy.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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lukevburns.bsky.social
In this week's newsletter, @jamesfolta.com and I round up funny writing by Jack Handey in @newyorker.com, Michelle Cohn & @madelinegoetz.bsky.social in @pointsincase.com, and @vikshulevich.bsky.social and @seanmcgowan.bsky.social in @mcsweeneys.net!

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A Newsletter of Humorous Writing
by Luke Burns & James Folta A weekly newsletter dedicated to humorous writing and humorous writers. We round up the best short humor pieces and funny articles every week, and have some fun extras ever...
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August 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
To pee, or not to pee, that is the question…And I got answers! New humor in Slackjaw!!

medium.com/slackjaw/bod...
Bodies Of Water And When It’s Ok To Pee in Them
A comprehensive summer guide.
medium.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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miriamjayaratna.bsky.social
Please take @vikshulevich.bsky.social’s advice about the book I haven’t written!
vikshulevich.bsky.social Viktoria Shulevich @vikshulevich.bsky.social · Aug 13
Thrilled to be back in @mcswys today declaring my love of romance books, the delightful tropes and most of all, HEAs. Thanks @cmonks for the pub and my amazing writing friends for the feedback!

www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/don...
Don’t Judge My Book by Its Cover
Don’t judge my book by its cover. For the cover art of my debut novel, I envisioned a mysterious, foggy background with two shadowy figures graspi...
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August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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vikshulevich.bsky.social
Thrilled to be back in @mcswys today declaring my love of romance books, the delightful tropes and most of all, HEAs. Thanks @cmonks for the pub and my amazing writing friends for the feedback!

www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/don...
Don’t Judge My Book by Its Cover
Don’t judge my book by its cover. For the cover art of my debut novel, I envisioned a mysterious, foggy background with two shadowy figures graspi...
www.mcsweeneys.net
August 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
Thrilled to be back in @mcswys today declaring my love of romance books, the delightful tropes and most of all, HEAs. Thanks @cmonks for the pub and my amazing writing friends for the feedback!

www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/don...
Don’t Judge My Book by Its Cover
Don’t judge my book by its cover. For the cover art of my debut novel, I envisioned a mysterious, foggy background with two shadowy figures graspi...
www.mcsweeneys.net
August 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
I love an awkward silence, don’t you? New humor in @pointsincase.com !! Thank you @jamesfolta.com !

www.pointsincase.com/articles/i-a...
I Am Totally Comfortable with This Awkward Silence
But if I nod, I may agree to something I strongly disagree with. Like that the world is flat or that black licorice is delicious.
www.pointsincase.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Excited to be in @latimes.com today with some thoughts on pickle kombucha!!

www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: I tried this new abomination at Whole Foods so you don't have to
If you love pickles and kombucha, you'll probably hate pickle kombucha. On your first, second and third try.
www.latimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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belladonnacomedy.bsky.social
We continue to be women making a podcast. Brave?? This month we have the delightful @vikshulevich.bsky.social as a guest. Listen if you are smart and cool and want some downright life-changing humor writing tips.

Watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/K_CQ9QrejvU?... and get that poddie wherever!
June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
Excited to be in @latimes.com today with some thoughts on pickle kombucha!!

www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: I tried this new abomination at Whole Foods so you don't have to
If you love pickles and kombucha, you'll probably hate pickle kombucha. On your first, second and third try.
www.latimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
Delighted to be in @pointsincase.com today with some totally normal thoughts about worrying! Thank you for the pub @jamesfolta.com !!

www.pointsincase.com/articles/my-...
My Bad, I’m a Worrier, Not a Warrior
Your Majesty, what I’m saying is that I am a worrier---all I do all day long is worry about every little thing that could possibly go wrong.
www.pointsincase.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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New dating humor!!
belladonnacomedy.bsky.social The Belladonna Comedy @belladonnacomedy.bsky.social · Apr 3
“You’re so adventurous! Just like my wife.” By @vikshulevich.bsky.social

Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/im-having-a-...
April 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
New dating humor in @belladonnacomedy.bsky.social today!! This piece started in a workshop with @lukevburns.bsky.social ! Highly recommend Luke’s workshops!

thebelladonnacomedy.com/im-having-a-...
I’m Having a Great Time Talking to You About My Wife on Our First Date
You’re so adventurous! Just like my wife.
thebelladonnacomedy.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
Delighted to be in Shouts & Murmurs today with this piece!

www.newyorker.com/humor/shouts...
My Most Compatible Matches According to Hinge
Viktoria & Harry, you are a perfect match. Viktoria, you put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow. Harry also puts food in his mouth, chews it, and swallows.
www.newyorker.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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We Can’t Wait to Be Part of Your Neighborhood, but First We Need to Dig This Massive Hole by @vikshulevich.bsky.social
We Can’t Wait to Be Part of Your Neighborhood, but First We Need to Dig This Massive Hole
Hello there, neighbor. We are your friendly corporation moving in next door. We’re taking over this six-story building that used to house various s...
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January 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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gailgauthier.bsky.social
#amreading A new annotated reading post #novels #essays #shortstories #flashfiction #humor #LucyFoley @raebolt.bsky.social @woodardwriter.bsky.social @mjerkins.bsky.social @mariehoykenny.bsky.social @vikshulevich.bsky.social @emilykling.bsky.social blog.gailgauthier.com/2025/01/some...
Some Annotated Reading January 23
This annotated reading thing...it's becoming a reading journal. Only I am now reading so much short-form writing I can't possibly write it a...
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January 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
First pub of 2025, thank you Slackjaw !! Some very specific conditions that must be met for me to do my To-Do list…

medium.com/slackjaw/con...
Conditions That Must Be Met Before I Can Do My To-Do List
Mercury cannot be in retrograde. But it also can’t be moving forward.
medium.com
January 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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pointsincase.com
PIC READERS HAVE SPOKEN! The People's Favorites of 2024 are in, with top-voted humor from @vikshulevich.bsky.social, @emilykling.bsky.social, @katiyheath.bsky.social, @jewish.bsky.social, @mikerange.bsky.social, @kelleygreene.bsky.social, and @alicemphillips.bsky.social.
The People’s Favorites 2024
You submitted some of your favorite pieces that we published this year, including plastic bags, grapes, and an active volcano.
www.pointsincase.com
December 17, 2024 at 2:31 AM
vikshulevich.bsky.social
Delighted to have “Announcing My Seasonal Transition to a Fairweather Friend” chosen as one of the readers’ favorites of 2024 in @pointsincase.com ! I’m in excellent company with @emilykling.bsky.social @kelleygreene.bsky.social @alicemphillips.bsky.social !!

www.pointsincase.com/articles/the...
The People’s Favorites 2024 | Points in Case
You submitted some of your favorite pieces that we published this year, including plastic bags, grapes, and an active volcano.
www.pointsincase.com
December 16, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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caitlinkunkel.bsky.social
Last class of the year: Comedy Writing for Non-Comedians! Learn to use the tools of comedy to write funnier copy, emails, dating profiles, speeches, and whatever else you need to spice up. Sunday, 12/8 online, but you can also sign up and watch the recording later. Details here:
Comedy Writing for Non-Comedians Caitlin Kunkel | WritingWorkshops.com
n this two-hour interactive seminar, satirist, author, and creator of The Second City’s online satire writing program Caitlin Kunkel will break down the basics of comedic writing for those who aren’t ...
writingworkshops.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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miriamjayaratna.bsky.social
Is a social media app even official unless it’s been satirized on @mcsweeneys.net? Obviously, but that didn’t stop me and @kathrynbaecht.bsky.social from doing it anyway

www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/wel...
Welcome to Bluesky, but Maybe Take it Down a Notch?
“Over the past week, Bluesky’s growth has exploded, more than doubling to 15 million-plus users as people seek alternatives to X, Facebook, and Thr...
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November 21, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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greenleeish.bsky.social
Thrilled to have another #RedFlag piece @mcsweeneys.net 🚩🚩🚩

Is It a Red Flag?: Romeo and Juliet Edition www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/is-...
Is It a Red Flag?: Romeo and Juliet Edition
Your families are embroiled in a bitter feud. Not a red flag. This is a problem that couples have faced throughout history, and most of them have s...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 20, 2024 at 8:25 PM