The Brussels Review: Poetry Gold Star Program Gold Star Fee: eur €5.00

Submission Guidelines
Length
Submit 3 to 7 poems in a single document. Individual poems should not exceed 100 lines each. Longer sequences may be considered if the work holds together as a single piece, but the overall submission should remain under 300 lines.

Originality
Submissions must be unpublished elsewhere. We seek fresh, original poetry not previously featured in any publication, including personal blogs, websites, or other platforms.

Format
Please submit all poems in a single document, with each poem clearly titled and formatted for readability. Include your contact details and a short bio at the top of the document. Accepted formats: doc, docx, txt or rtf.

Simultaneous Submissions
These are welcome, but please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Response Schedule (effective 1 September 2025)
To provide clarity and consistency, we send decisions in bulk during the first week of each quarter. Upcoming windows:

1–7 March
1–7 June
1–7 September
1–7 December

We look forward to discovering your poems and potentially sharing them with our audience.

Category: Poetry
Translations: Permitted.
File types: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt
Number of Pieces: 3 to 7 pieces per submission.
Single File: Required. All pieces must be submitted in a single file.

Anonymous submissions are not required.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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