McSweeney's
Kristin Manna is an experienced writer and comedian with a diverse background in content creation and event planning. Currently serving as an Assistant Planner at Eleni & C. New York since June 2021, Kristin is responsible for coordinating social events and weddings. As a contributor to McSweeney's and The New Yorker since 2020, Kristin specializes in satire writing. Additionally, Kristin has been a writer for The Tall Society, focusing on self-love and fashion for tall women, and has a robust freelance career as a stand-up comedian since 2011, performing at notable venues and festivals. Kristin's previous roles include writing for Romper, Revelist, and Elite Daily, showcasing expertise in lifestyle topics, humor, and effective SEO practices. Kristin holds a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from The New School and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
McSweeney's
McSweeney’s is a publishing company based in San Francisco. As well as operating a daily humor website, we publish a short-story quarterly, a bimonthly magazine, and an ever-growing selection of books under various imprints. We are a fiscally sponsored project of SOMArts, a San Francisco nonprofit arts incubator.