The Christian Science Monitor About The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, daily news briefing, email newsletters, and mobile site. The Monitor is global, both in practice and in spirit. In an era when the mainstream media has narrowed its lens, we're convinced readers yearn for the opposite. This global perspective comes naturally; the Monitor's founder, Mary Baker Eddy, explained our mission this way: "To injure no man, but to bless all mankind." While we may not land on the doorstep or in the inbox of all mankind (though we’d like to), our aim is to embrace the human family, shedding light and understanding with the conviction that truth is the beginning of solutions. This conviction has served our readers and story subjects well over the years, winning us seven Pulitzer Prizes and more than a dozen Overseas Press Club awards. Mrs. Eddy's statement contains another distinguishing feature. The purpose of our journalism is to "bless" not "injure." The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 28 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1908 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 260 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Article: No specific word count limits known. Essay: 750 - 900 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 750 - 900 words.Styles:Humorous, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Economics. Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Politics/Political Science. Religion/Spirituality: See guidelines. Society/Culture: General, Current events, Social issues.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $400.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $200.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. 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Pending 2 responses are pending (12 min | 22.5 mean avg | 22.5 median | 33 max days waiting | 2,358.2 std dev) from 2 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 28 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 28 days.) The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most recent response reported was received on 27 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 23:17 UTC (3 hours, 4 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. 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