Embody A project of The Maine Review (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2021). We provide the following information as an archive. About A home for nonfiction prose about the grueling, exhilarating, essential business of finding peace (or not) with the bodies we inhabit, considering age, sexuality, race, ability, gender identity, size, athleticism, addiction, illness, and the experience of occupying unfamiliar, hostile, and wonderful spaces. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Embody 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsEnvirons Prize BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsThe Maine Review Annual Poetry Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsMaine Review's Annual Short Story Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Maine Review Charges fees for all submissionsRocky Coast Writing Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWhite Pine Writing Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 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