The MockingOwl Roost Magazine See other projects related to this listing. About The MockingOwl Roost is a literary magazine published by Rita Mock-Pike, Annali Carmel, and Soren Porter. Rita, a journalist, copywriter, and cookbook author by trade, saw a gap in the publishing industry where her award-winning journalist friends couldn’t get essays published simply because they didn’t “fit” in somewhere. Having relished a life of not fitting in for some 38-odd years, Rita went to Soren and Annali and said, “Here’s a thing we need to do.” So, they did this thing. And now the MockingOwl Roost exists. We welcome writers, artists, performers, poets, and daydreamers from anywhere in the world, from any background, and any experience level. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterThe MockingOwl Roost Magazine's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 15 pieces. Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words); Up to 15 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: No specific word count limits known; Up to 15 pieces. Essay: No specific word count limits known; Up to 15 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known; Up to 15 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Film/Television: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing. Music: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Religion/Spirituality: General, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 15 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 45 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @mockingowls.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @mocking_owlsMastodon MastodonThreads @mocking_owls For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The MockingOwl Roost Magazine Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 8 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 16.7 mean avg | 18.0 median | 201 max days (63.4 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 03 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 22:39 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe MockingOwl Roost Blog Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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