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Points in Case is a literary humor publication featuring enlightening and irreverent comedy daily. PIC began in 1999 as a college humor column from the dorms of Emory University, went online in 2000, and quickly grew to showcase a wide range of comedy stylings from seasoned writers and fresh voices everywhere. We also aim to support and connect the greater community of comedy writers, performers, and enthusiasts.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 1999

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 365 x per year.

Fiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Genres:

General. Open to all/most Subgenres.

Lengths:
Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Styles:

Absurdist, Experimental, Humorous, Satirical.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $35.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Lengths:
ArticleUp to 1,000 words.
EssayUp to 1,000 words.
Styles:

Experimental, Humorous, Satirical.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $35.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


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Points in Case Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 63 reports from 40 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported1 min | 8.7 mean avg | 11.0 median | 28 max days (16.1 std dev)
Responses100.00 %
Acceptances11.11 % of submissions accepted (8.6 avg. days per acceptance) | 12.50 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here.
Rejections88.89 % (8.8 avg. days per rejection) | 66.1 % personal, 17.9 % form, 16.1 % unspecified
Non-Responses0 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals-
Pending2 responses are pending (4 min | 11.5 mean avg | 11.5 median | 19 max days waiting | 459.9 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 14 days. (7.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 14 days.)
The most common submission tip paid: USD $14.95. (1.6 % reported giving a tip.)
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 29 Apr 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Apr 2025.

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Dates

Last Updated: 25 Mar 2025
Last Audited: 25 Mar 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 01 Aug 2014

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