Mom Egg Review MER About Mom Egg Review publishes literary work on mothers, mothering, and motherhood, in an annual print and quarterly online issues of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art. We also present craft notes, interviews, features, and book reviews. We publish established and new writers whose work reflects diverse experiences and perspectives on motherhood, literature, and art. MER supports and promotes the work of mother writers and artists through publications, performances, workshops, and educational programs. MER is about being a mother, in its many varieties. It is also about being a daughter, worker, partner, artist, a member of cultures and communities, and explores how these identities can collide and coexist. We publish literature and art with ideas, exciting use of language, and strong creative energy. Our writers consider the body, work, family and societal roles, sex, local and global crises, and making art. The stories and poems—intelligent, innovative, lyrical, funny, sharp—cast light on the multifaceted life experience of motherhood, and out from it. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for "early bird" submissions in the first week of the submission period, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. The fee range is USD $3 to $14. Submission Caps: They may close to free submissions if they reach their quota. Check before submitting. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Specific group.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Children/Family: General, Parenting/Child care, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Specific group.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Children/Family: General, Parenting/Child care, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Specific group.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Children/Family: General, Parenting/Child care, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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, including: Females, Specific group.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Children/Family: General, Parenting/Child care, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @merliteraryThreads @merliteraryX (Twitter) @MERliterary For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Mom Egg Review Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 80 reports from 77 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 12 min | 64.8 mean avg | 61.5 median | 157 max days (43.6 std dev) Responses 97.50 % Acceptances: 27.50 % of submissions accepted (40.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 28.57 % 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: 70.00 % (70.5 avg. days per rejection) | 7.1 % personal, 64.3 % form, 28.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 2.50 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 2.50 % (89.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 65 responses are pending (2 min | 41.4 mean avg | 38.0 median | 85 max days waiting | 206.8 std dev) from 62 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Jun 2025. 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! 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: 15 Jul 2025Last Audited: 06 May 2025 Date Added: 01 Jul 2009We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.