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

Submission Guidelines
Length

1 to 3 pieces of no more than 7000 words each.

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Submissions must be unpublished elsewhere.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

Format
Please submit each piece clearly titled and formatted for readability. Include on the top of the document your contact details and short bio. 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 sharing your writing with our audience.

Category: Nonfiction
Translations: Permitted.
File types: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt
Number of Pieces: Up to 3 pieces per submission.
Single File: Not required; may include a separate file/link for each piece.

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

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