The MockingOwl Roost

Short fiction of any genre, with a 10,000-word hard maximum; blog pieces may be serialized in roughly 2,000–2,500-word installments. The publication is currently closed and forthcoming submission-period dates have not been announced.

Any genre; 250–500 words for magazine submissions and 500–550 words for blog submissions. The publication is currently closed and says it will reopen for a poetry-only period, followed by a short two-magazine theme session; exact dates are forthcoming.

Opinion essays and personal essays are accepted on most topics, with preference for pieces fitting the magazine’s themes; each has a 5,000-word maximum. The publication is currently closed and forthcoming submission-period dates have not been announced.

The magazine also considers song lyrics, faith-related writing, writers’ resources, artist profiles, and media or performance reviews. Submission periods are currently closed and forthcoming dates are not announced.

Any type and any length for PDF magazine issues; blog poetry must be at least 50 words. The publication is currently closed and will reopen for a poetry-only period for readings in late August 2026; exact dates are forthcoming.