The Brussels Review invites authors to submit their literary and academic works for publication. But first read this: Is The Brussels Review the Right Home for Your Work?
If you think you are in the right place, to ensure a smooth and efficient review process, please follow these guidelines:
Guidelines
In the world of publishing, adhering to standard manuscript formatting is crucial. It ensures your work is professional, readable, and meets industry expectations.
By following industry guidelines, you will present your work in a polished and professional manner, increasing your chances of making a positive impression on our Editorial Team.
Download a formatted template here.
Translations
If your submission is a translation, include the names and contact information of both, the original author and the translator. This ensures proper accreditation and communication.
Genres
We publish poetry, fiction, nonfiction, reviews and art & photography. All works should be submitted in 1 file per piece, so they can be accepted or rejected individually.
- Poetry: submit 3 to 7 poems.
- Fiction and nonfiction: any length of no more than 7.000 words.
- Art & Literary Reviews: no more than 2.000 words, for any art or literary genres.
Response Time: We answer all submission and all submission will get a response, be that a negative one. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Original Work: We accept only original, unpublished works. By submitting, you confirm that your work is your own and has not been previously published.
Submission Periods: We accept submissions year-round, but there are peak periods when we will stop temporarily to catch up. Check our website for updates on submission windows and themes.
Multiple & Simultaneous Submissions: We accept multiple submissions, as long as they are in different genres, and simultaneous submissions, as long as we are informed immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Submission Fees: There is a fee required for submitting poetry and fiction. There are no fees on other genres, but we appreciate tips, which go toward the submissions’ expenses. To show our appreciation, all tipped submissions will receive a response and feedback within two weeks.
Publication Rights
By submitting, you grant The Brussels Review first serial rights to your work. After publication, all rights revert to the author, and we request acknowledgment if the work is republished elsewhere.
Payment: The publication projects on our submission platform will state if the published works will be compensated.
Editorial Process: Our editorial team conducts a rigorous review process to maintain the highest standards. Feedback may be provided for accepted works.
Thank you for your interest in The Brussels Review. We are excited to read your submissions and potentially share your work with our readers. Don’t forget to check out our Contributors page; who knows, you may be our next team member.
