You Can't Make This Stuff Up A project of Writer Advice (see other related projects). About We want to share your stories about your publishing journey and your writing life here.Write to entertain, to enlighten, and to advise (but not preach). Write to share your gratitude, amazement, and disbelief.Share the good, the bad, and the silly, but don’t share them all in one submission. Write your piece like a blog post or a short-short story. No epics. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $6 (above average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Writer Advice. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 250 - 750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Literature/Books: General, Writing, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @Lgood67334 For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope You Can't Make This Stuff Up 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsScintillating Starts DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsScintillating Starts MG, YA, NA Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWriter Advice DNQWriter Advice Flash Fiction Contest Charges fees for all submissionsWriter Advice Flash Memoir Contest Charges fees for all submissionsWriter Advice Flash Prose Contest Charges fees for all submissionsWriter Advice Micro Contest Charges fees for all submissions 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: 27 May 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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