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I'm Dustin Mark, a humor writer and independent creator with a decade of published work spanning McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Slackjaw, and other outlets. I develop conceptual comedy, tackle structural absurdism, and craft narrative pieces that resonate with readers and listeners. I’ve produced and edited content across formats—articles, podcasts, books, and social media—and I enjoy shaping strong voices and clear audiences. Under a satirical persona, I created four original narrative podcast series and consistently delivered engaging work from ideation through distribution.…I'm Dustin Mark, a humor writer and independent creator with a decade of published work spanning McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Slackjaw, and other outlets. I develop conceptual comedy, tackle structural absurdism, and craft narrative pieces that resonate with readers and listeners. I’ve produced and edited content across formats—articles, podcasts, books, and social media—and I enjoy shaping strong voices and clear audiences. Under a satirical persona, I created four original narrative podcast series and consistently delivered engaging work from ideation through distribution.

Dustin Mark

Writer, Photographer, Content Creator, +2

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I'm Dustin Mark, a humor writer and independent creator with a decade of published work spanning McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Slackjaw, and other outlets. I develop conceptual comedy, tackle structural absurdism, and craft narrative pieces that resonate with readers and listeners. I’ve produced and edited content across formats—articles, podcasts, books, and social media—and I enjoy shaping strong voices and clear audiences. Under a satirical persona, I created four original narrative podcast series and consistently delivered engaging work from ideation through distribution.…I'm Dustin Mark, a humor writer and independent creator with a decade of published work spanning McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Slackjaw, and other outlets. I develop conceptual comedy, tackle structural absurdism, and craft narrative pieces that resonate with readers and listeners. I’ve produced and edited content across formats—articles, podcasts, books, and social media—and I enjoy shaping strong voices and clear audiences. Under a satirical persona, I created four original narrative podcast series and consistently delivered engaging work from ideation through distribution.

Available to hire

I’m Dustin Mark, a humor writer and independent creator with a decade of published work spanning McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Slackjaw, and other outlets. I develop conceptual comedy, tackle structural absurdism, and craft narrative pieces that resonate with readers and listeners.

I’ve produced and edited content across formats—articles, podcasts, books, and social media—and I enjoy shaping strong voices and clear audiences. Under a satirical persona, I created four original narrative podcast series and consistently delivered engaging work from ideation through distribution.

Skills

Copywriting

Podcast Production

Script

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Podcast Production

Expert

Script

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Humor Writer & Independent Creator

January 1, 2008 - Present

Prolific humor writer and independent creator publishing in McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Slackjaw, and other outlets; specialized in conceptual comedy, structural absurdism, and narrative nonfiction. Developed, wrote, edited, and produced content across formats—articles, podcasts, books, and social media—delivering content with a sharp voice and clear sense of audience.

Associate Editor at Texas Travesty

August 1, 2011 - May 2, 2015

Edited and guided writing staff; led workshops and one-on-one coaching to develop comedic voice and structural craft across the team. Managed editorial calendar and ensured consistency of tone, quality, and audience relevance across issues.

Writer & Photographer at Houston Community Newspapers

July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2011

Covered news, human interest, and sports for a 26-page regional network; built relationships with sources and contributed photography and bylines.

Manager-in-Training / Senior Staff at Let's Play Soccer

February 2, 2022 - Present

Promoted to Manager-in-Training in 2024 based on demonstrated leadership and operational results. Contributed to a record revenue year through process improvements. Coordinated scheduling of games, referees, and stadiums for soccer leagues.