June Submissions Are Now Open!
I’m paying for funny pieces about America 🇺🇸🦅🫠
Hey, funny people! I’m Greg, the founder and editor of Chortle. I’m currently seeking short humor submissions about America.
Please note that I am most interested in thoughtful pieces about American ideas, culture, and/or history. So please no Onion-style fake news posts or topical pieces about Donald Trump’s latest craziness. Accepted pieces pay $100.
Keep reading to see the full submission guidelines and a link to the submission form…
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Deadline:
This round of submissions is due by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 30th. Responses will go out by July 8th at the latest.
Payment:
Accepted pieces pay $100. Writers retain future ownership of their work.
The Basics:
I’m seeking short humor pieces (700 words or fewer) with a funny, unique POV on America.
Short humor means satire, parody, lists, fake advice, absurdist pieces, and other formats you might see in McSweeney’s or The New Yorker’s Shouts and Murmurs section.
We DO NOT publish personal essays or short fiction.
Pieces should be previously unpublished, including on personal newsletters/blogs.
Comics and other multimedia formats are welcome for consideration.
Please do not submit multiple pieces.
Before you submit, I highly suggest you read some of our most popular posts to get a sense of our publishing tastes.
Tips for a Strong Submission:
Your comedic premise should be clear within the first paragraph.
The piece should build and escalate throughout.
Keep it tightly written without extra digressions.
Show off a unique voice or perspective.
Common Mistakes I See:
The focus of the piece is unclear.
There aren’t enough jokes.
The piece requires extensive setup to reach the funny part.
It covers well-worn topics or points of view.
It consists mostly of dialogue and/or is written like a script.
Keep scrolling for the submission link!
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Do you want feedback on your writing?
I frequently get asked to provide feedback on submissions, and I can’t respond to everyone. But if you’re a paid Chortle subscriber, I’m happy to provide notes on your piece—there’s a place to request them on the submission form.1 (New readers/writers are also welcome to take advantage of this offer by upgrading their subscription.)
👉 SUBMIT HERE 👈
If you’re ready to submit a piece, click the button below to go to the submission form!
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to email me directly at greg@chortle.blog or leave a comment on this post.2
All submissions are reviewed blind, so your subscription status won't affect whether your piece is accepted.
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