HUMOR ESSAYS

Previously published essays are welcome, as long as it meets our requirements.
We do not accept "jokes", and discourage short incidents and moments.
Humorous expository/narrative writing only.

Any vulgarity in written essays will automatically disqualify your entry. This decision will be ours.
Avoid typos in your essays. Please spell check them before submission. Badly written pieces make
a terrible impression on judges and readers.
We accept only English language entries from across the globe.
 
We reserve the right to edit your essay for clarity.

Your essays must be YOUR OWN work (you wrote it!) and CANNOT infringe on other copyrighted works.
Satires/spoofs covered by the "fair use" principle are entirely welcome.
Please read the Rules & Regulations section for more pertinent information.


You may enter as many times, in as many contests as you like, but each entry must be submitted separately, with a separate entry fee.*
Make Paypal payments to payment@mirthwhile.com *

*The current contest is FREE.

Contest submission:

Click here or follow the instructions below

Alternatively,
Just send your entry as a Word document (.doc) and we will take care of posting all entries on our website for all to see and enjoy.  
Send to: submissions@mirthwhile.com

Along with your submission, send us:
Your name.
The name / initials you want us to use under your published entry on the website.
Contest type: Humor Essays.
Email address (to contact you in case you have the winning entry).
Mailing address (to send you the gift voucher in case you win).


Indicate from the list of gift vouchers which ones you would not like. You can also tell us your preference if you have any. In case you win, it will make it easier for us to give you the desired voucher. (for example, some people might want a Best Buy voucher, rather than one from Bath & Body Works.)

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