Editor Interview: Mother's Day Magazine Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.True motherhood storiesRadhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?The New York Times, for their insightful, well-written content.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?I’ve enjoyed books by Jhumpa Lahiri, Cheryl Strayed and Delia Owens.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?I have a background as a Fortune 500 writer and freelance editor. When I work with writers, I provide in-depth feedback to ensure they end up with a high quality, polished piece for their writing portfolio.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Please read our guidelines closely before reaching out: https://mothersdaymagazine.com/write-for-us/Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026Describe the ideal submission.Ideally, the writer would have done the following before contacting us: Read our submission guidelines closely.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?1) They send me a completed article. (We prefer that writers pitch article ideas first.)2) They forget to include writing samples.3) They send a generic pitch letter.Please read our article submission guidelines carefully.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Writing samples are mandatory. That being said, a writing sample can be one from the writer’s own blog. That being said, solid writing skills are a must. A piece must hook my attention quickly.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I can tell pretty quickly, actually—within the first few paragraphs.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Some of the things I’m looking for: 1) Does the piece capture my attention?2) Is it free from grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, etc.? 3) Is the story authentic? I support using AI as a tool for brainstorming and editing, but your story must be authentic.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Because Mother’s Day Magazine is a top-ranked site on Google, I get pitched often. If I’m interested in a pitch, I work with the writer to finalize the article idea. Next, I ask the writer to send me a high level outline. After that, she sends me the draft. After the content is finalized, it’s published on the Mother’s Day Magazine site.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?I work with writers who have solid writing skills. (Past publication credits aren’t as important). During the editing process, I may: - Move sections of text to provide a more logical, cohesive flow- Rewrite minor sections as needed to improve clarity or flow- Remove any typos - Make sure language is clear, concise, and free of jargon- Remove unnecessary information- Ensure content and formatting is web-readyThe author may provide feedback on my edits for my consideration.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Not currently.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026How is your project funded?Self-fundedRadhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?We cross promote with our brand partners and occasionally will promote content on our social media channels.Radhika Mellin, Founder on 22 February 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only