Defenestration

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Defenestration is a humor magazine publishing funny short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and fake nonfiction in online issues and year-round updates.

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Submission calls

fictionLiteraryHumorScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryCloses Dec 5Pays: Not a paying market.

Funny short stories in any genre or style; submissions are accepted during the issue reading periods: December 20-April 5, April 20-August 5, and September 20-December 5. Maximum 4,000 words. Reprints are fine. Short stories may be held for further consideration and receive a final response by April 8, August 8, or December 8.

poetryHumorCloses Dec 5Pays: Not a paying market.

Funny poetry in a wide range of styles; submissions are accepted during the issue reading periods: December 20-April 5, April 20-August 5, and September 20-December 5. Send no more than five poems. Reprints are fine. Poems may be held for further consideration and receive a final response by April 8, August 8, or December 8.

nonfictionHumorPays: Not a paying market.

Funny nonfiction and fake nonfiction, including reviews of nonexistent books, interviews with imaginary people, and bogus letters to the editor. Published year-round; accepted pieces may take six to nine months to appear. Maximum 2,000 words. Only original, previously unpublished nonfiction is accepted.

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