The American Bystander
Literary Magazine
A reader-supported, creator-friendly publication committed to preserving the classic print humor experience. We publish material in the tradition of the great humor magazines like The National Lampoon, SPY, The Realist, MAD, Punch, Private Eye - you get the point
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PaysYes
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FeeNo
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
From the editors
yes
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
What's that?
Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee
Humor
No specific limitations
Comics
No specific limitations
Fiction
Sub Genres: Humor
How to submit
Processs
Submittable
Cover letter
All submissions should include a brief cover letter that includes a short author bio. If you have been recommended by one of our staff, please mention that in your cover letter.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
Pages should be numbered and include the author’s name on every page. All text submissions must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf file format. Images may be submitted in .jpg, .tiff, .gif, or .png. Use 12pt. Times New Roman font unless there is a stylistic reason to do otherwise.
Author's rights
Not specified.
Additional info
Payment varies with size/type of material. Copies. In addition to payment, contributors receive three print copies of the issue in which their work appears, and the opportunity to appear before a highly selective audience, many of whom work in comedy, entertainment, and media. We do NOT accept multiple submissions within a month.
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Total submissions tracked
43 days
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