Is The Brussels Review the Right Home for Your Work?

We at The Brussels Review are dedicated to fostering a vibrant literary dialogue and showcasing works that challenge, delight, and inspire. While we welcome submissions from a diverse array of writers, our publication might not be the perfect fit for everyone. To help you decide whether to submit, consider the following:

No Self-Promotion, Please: If you’re primarily looking to boost your personal brand, we’re probably not the right platform. Our focus is on enriching the literary conversation, not advertising. Including a list in your bio of how many web publications have featured your work will not help either.

Crave Originality: We’re all about fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. If your work doesn’t bring something new or compelling to the table, it might not resonate with our readers.

Feedback is Key: Our editorial process is deeply collaborative, involving thorough revisions and feedback. If you’re not open to constructive criticism, TBR might not be the venue for you.

Check Our Focus: Take a look at our print issues to understand our themes—literary critique, thoughtful analysis, and original storytelling. If your work doesn’t align with these, it might not be a fit for TBR.

Beyond Self-Discovery: While personal journeys are important, we look for stories that connect with broader themes and contribute to wider discussions. Works centred solely on personal discovery might find a better home elsewhere.

Poetry That Connects: We value clarity and depth in poetry. Submissions that are overly obscure, lack clear metaphors or messages, or appear as rambling without discernible meaning are unlikely to resonate with our editorial team.

More Than Just Credits: We value writers who are committed to the craft, not just adding to their list of publications. If your aim is merely to rack up credits, we encourage you to engage more deeply with our editorial ethos before submitting. We are here to find the next bestselling author.

Open to Perfecting Your Work: We aim to polish each submission to its finest. If you consider your work already perfect and are closed to feedback, we might not be the right match.

We encourage writers who are passionate about crafting exceptional literature and engaging in meaningful discourse to submit their best work for consideration. If you’re submitting elsewhere too, that’s okay, but exclusive submissions are especially appreciated—they show us you believe your work is a great fit for our readers.

 

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