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Christian Science Monitor

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About the magazine

Founded in 1908 by Mary Baker Eddy, The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization distinguished by its constructive, solution-oriented journalism. While not a literary magazine in the traditional sense, the Monitor has long maintained a robust arts and culture section, publishing criticism, essays, and poetry that reflect its founding ethos of 'injuring no man, but blessing all.' Its commitment to thoughtful, non-sensational reporting extends to its coverage of the arts, where it seeks to illuminate the human condition with clarity and compassion.

Editorial focus

Since 1908, the Home Forum has been a section of the Christian Science Monitor dedicated to nonfiction and poetry. The object of the Monitor is (in the words of its founder, Mary Baker Eddy) “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind.” The Home Forum section attempts to amuse, educate, inspire, delight, engage, comfort, enlighten. It’s a conversation with a well-educated and compassionate friend. The section also hosts the Monitor ’s single, clearly labeled, religious article.

PoetryCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentCash

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Artists and writers should familiarize themselves with the Monitor's distinctive tone: rigorous yet hopeful, analytical yet humane. Submissions to the arts and culture section should avoid cynicism or gratuitous negativity, focusing instead on constructive perspectives. For poetry, prefer free verse or formal poems that are clear, moving, and free of excessive abstraction. Always review recent issues to understand the current editorial focus, and submit via the provided channels with a concise cover letter that explains how your work aligns with the Monitor's mission.

We must be very selective, as our space is limited. We mostly publish creative nonfiction in the form of personal essays, along with the occasional poem. We are looking for upbeat essays and poems.

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