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Jest Magazine | Open Call

Deadline: 01/10/2026

Country: United Kingdom  |  Alec Bullett

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Jest Magazine is looking for comedy writers and artists to be published in their first issue!

Jest is an all-new magazine for comedy writers and artists from or based in the North of England. Are you tired of opportunities only wanting drama? Want a break from the drama? Well, you're in luck!

We're seeking to publish:

  • Comedy writing, such as stand-up material, poetry, short stories, interviews, articles, essays, short/micro plays, extracts from tv, film or radio scripts, extracts from memoirs and anything else comedy writing related.
  • Comedy art, such as illustrations, comic strips, parody adverts, stickers, graffiti, character art or profiles, photography, fashion design, textile, cermaics and anything comedy art related. 


Jest Guidelines:

  • You must be from or based in the North of England to submit 
  • It is free to enter 
  • Scripts are limited to 3 pages, word limit is 1,200 max and we ask images be high quality
  • Bigoted or offensive content will not be accepted 
  • Make it funny, and get silly with it!


Jest aims to provide those who submit with constructive feedback and shine a spotlight on their projects on social media. 

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Comedy writers and artists from or based in the North of England.
When is the deadline?
1st October, 2026.
How many works can I submit?
Up to 2.
How much does it cost?
Nothing! It's completely free to submit.

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