Rich Monahan

(NY Times, Yellowjackets, Vice, Esquire)

Rich Monahan is a writer, storyteller, and producer living in Los Angeles. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, VICE, Esquire International, McSweeney's, and Grantland. In 2022, he joined the Season 2 writing staff of Yellowjackets and before that, he was a script coordinator on Season 1. A Moth GrandSLAM winner, he co-hosts a live comedy storytelling show in Los Angeles called That Reminds Me. Rich spent a few years developing and producing content at MTV and projects he produced have appeared at SXSW and the Sundance Film Festival.

“The density of helpful tips, paired with an overwhelmingly supportive enthusiasm/positive attitude made me so happy and relieved. The information was generous and the feedback was smart and energizing. I feel like I can jump into the publishing game in earnest because I have some direction. I'll definitely be taking more classes.”

“I took a class from a competing outlet. It was bewildering, disappointing, and not remotely worth what I paid. By contrast, within the first half hour of class with Rich, my jaw was on the floor and my heart was on fire--WHAT A HELPFUL, UPLIFTING, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE!”

“Rich’s feedback was excellent - kind and supportive yet direct and very helpful! Also, he was above and beyond generous with his time and feedback. I love that the courses are designed to get something publishable by the end, or get connections, or get work. Sets this school apart from others. I love the casual and upbeat tone of the classes. So far the teachers I’ve had have been wonderful; they go out of their way to foster personal connections with their students. Feels like a family at Writing Pad!”