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20 publications paying for humor writing

Whether you spell it humor or humour, here are a bunch of publishers paying for your work.

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George ~ FWN
Oct 22, 2025
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Want to submit something funny but not sure where to start?

Today’s roundup is all about publications that pay for humor writing. From satire and parody to witty essays, greeting-card lines and absurdist short stories, these publishers are all looking for work that makes their readers laugh.

It’s worth noting that humor rates tend to be lower than other genres, but each of these publications does pay writers for their contributions.

Each listing includes pay details, links to guidelines, and a short description of what editors are looking for.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you’ve been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.


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