Gargoyle 19
cover photos by Richard Peabody (2) and Brian Sheridan
publication date 2/8/1982

How to Write (A Primer for Young Men)

Gretchen Johnsen

1) Make yourself insufferable
2) Provoke attack by nearest available
female (or non-combative male)
3) Externalize source of tension
4) Relieve anxiety & self-doubt
5)
6) Show to n.a.f. for corrections &
comments (acclaim)
7) Retaliatory sex
8) Repeat