So you want to be a writer...
Send us your joke, anecdote or story, and if we publish it in the magazine, we’ll pay as follows:
My Story $500
Personal stories beyond the call of daily life. They must be unpublished, original and less than 1000 words.
Kindness of Strangers Up to $250
True accounts of good karma, inspiring acts of unexpected kindness and generosity, or just something someone did that made your day – or changed your life. 100-500 words.
Anecdotes and Jokes $50-$250
Funny things can happen at work and at home – especially when kids are around to pass comment. We may run your gem in Life’s Like That, All in a Day’s Work or As Kids See It, or as a short filler. Got a new joke? Send it in for Laughter, the Best Medicine.
Smart Animals Up to $150
Has your cat worked out how to use a can-opener? Is your rabbit planting carrot crops? Tell us about canny pets or wildlife in up to 300 words.
Send Us Your Punchline
So you think of yourself as a bit of a jokester? See if you can come up with a punchline to this month's joke...
You Said It
If you'd like to comment on something you saw in Reader's Digest magazine or on this website, this is the place to do it!
Is It Just Me
Can you be witty about the trials and mysteries of modern life? Get it off your chest in 500 words.
