The Verbolatry Laugh-a-Riot Contest This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (March 2017) About Send us your best, most hilarious accounts of your experiences in the writing/publishing industry, and you could win some major moolah! As usual, we focus on the lighter side of the writing life, so make sure your work is rib-ticklingly funny, outrageously whacky, and belly-shakingly chuckle-worthy. Whether it happened to you, or you dreamed it up, make us cry with laughter! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for one of two prize categories. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Nonfiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 100 - 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous.Topics: Literature/Books: Writing, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe The Verbolatry Laugh-a-Riot Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only