Memoir Monday A project of Memoir Land (see other related projects). About Memoir Monday [is] a weekly curation of personal essays co-curated by Granta, Guernica, Narratively, The Rumpus, Literary Hub, Orion Magazine, The Walrus, and Oldster Magazine. Important: Reprints only. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Memoir Monday's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableMemoir Monday's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveMemoir Monday's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Memoir Monday 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: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 117.1 mean avg | 61.5 median | 373 max days (147.8 std dev) Responses 91.67 % Acceptances: 50.00 % of submissions accepted (7.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 66.67 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 41.67 % (278.2 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 0.0 % form, 100.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 8.33 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 8.33 % (110.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (89 min | 102.0 mean avg | 102.0 median | 115 max days waiting | 18.4 std dev) from 1 member This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most recent response reported was received on 10 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 08:48 UTC (3 hours, 21 minutes ago). 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 ProjectsFirst Person SingularThe Lab Lit DNQ 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: 02 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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