Can you recommend some online lit magazines accepting funny short stories?

Sure. Cracked.com sometimes publishes short, funny stories. It's a bit more pop - culture oriented. Then there's BOMB Magazine which has been known to accept off - beat and humorous short stories. Also, The Toast (though it may not be as active as before but still has an archive of great funny short stories) was a great place for such works.

First, you need to visit the official website of the magazine. For example, if it's McSweeney's, look for their submission guidelines. Usually, they will ask for your story in a specific format, like a.doc or.pdf. Then, you may need to create an account on their submission portal. Write a brief cover letter introducing your story briefly. Make sure your story is well - edited and adheres to their word limit if they have one.

There are several magazines that might accept funny short stories. 'The New Yorker' is a well - known one. It features a variety of literary works including humorous short stories. Another could be 'Mad Magazine', which is famous for its satirical and funny content. And 'Reader's Digest' also sometimes accepts short, engaging and often humorous stories that can appeal to a wide audience.

Well, I think The Toast, though no longer active in terms of new content, was a top destination for funny short stories. It had a great collection of witty and humorous pieces. Another is Cracked.com which is really popular for its humorous takes on different things, and they do accept short stories that are funny. And BUST Magazine is also quite good, especially if you're interested in female - oriented funny short stories as they often feature such works.

Another magazine that accepts short stories is Clarkesworld. It's a science fiction and fantasy magazine. They are open to short stories within these genres. They have a reputation for publishing high - quality speculative fiction. Writers who are into creating otherworldly settings, unique characters, and engaging plots in the sci - fi or fantasy realm should consider submitting their short stories to Clarkesworld.

One such magazine is 'The Indian Quarterly'. It has a long history of publishing quality literary works including short stories. It often showcases the works of both established and emerging Indian writers.

Sure. 'Nightmare Magazine' is a good one. It's dedicated to horror and dark fantasy, and welcomes horror short stories. They have a team of editors who are really into the horror genre and are always on the lookout for fresh and terrifying stories.

Ploughshares is another great one. It has a long history of publishing short stories from both emerging and established writers. They often focus on works that have a strong sense of literary merit and explore deep themes. Submissions need to follow their specific guidelines carefully.

One magazine that often accepts horror short stories is 'Cemetery Dance'. It has a reputation for featuring high - quality horror content.

There is 'Open'. It is a magazine that accepts short stories. It is interested in stories that are thought - provoking and offer a new perspective. It has a reputation for being open to different writing styles and voices. It can be a great opportunity for short story writers who want to reach an audience interested in current affairs, culture, and literature.