Midstory Magazine A project of The HerStories Project (see other related projects). About Midstory Magazine is seeking personal essays about life, love, loss, and friendship at midlife. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to members the first part of the month. The time frame may vary. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific age group.Lengths: Essay: 900 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Memoir: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Themes:Reinvention (30 Sep 2026*)Grief and Loss (31 Oct 2026*)Mid-term (30 Nov 2026*)Bodies (31 Dec 2026*)Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. 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 Midstory 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: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 3 responses are pending (3 min | 62.0 mean avg | 39.0 median | 144 max days waiting | 73.3 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 42 days. 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 ProjectsHerStories Voices DNQMothering Through the Darkness CLOSED Charges fees for some submissionsMy Other Ex: Women's Stories of Friendship Burnout CLOSEDWomen's Experiences During the Pandemic Anthology CLOSED 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: 07 Sep 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