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Utter Foolery, The Best Global Literary Humor

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About

We’re looking for writing that makes us laugh, yes, but we’re also looking for work that shows a deep understanding of humor’s ability to elucidate serious subjects and disturbing truths. As such, your pieces need not be whimsical or slapstick (though they certainly can be). They can be sad and gritty, dark and uncomfortable. We encourage experimentation, but we also have a soft-spot for work grounded in literary convention. We want something that’s more than a good joke—we’re looking for writing that’s layered, deep, and relevant.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year.

Fiction Closed
Audience:
Unknown
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General General
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Unknown
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Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 8,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No OK OK NoText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Closed
Audience:
Unknown
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Unknown
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Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction1,000 - 8,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No OK OK NoText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Closed
Audience:
Unknown
Genres:
General General
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.
Styles:
Unknown
Topics:
Unknown
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No OK OK OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2018
Date Added: 23 Sep 2014

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