BALLOONS Lit. Journal About BALLOONS Lit. Journal (BLJ) is an independent literary journal of poetry, fiction and art primarily for young readers from around 12 years onwards. We see it an important mission to bring the art of literature, and the creation of it, to our younger generation. The journal is free to access online and is downloadable in PDF format. We welcome submissions from people anywhere in the world and in all walks of life. If you think you have something that definitely interests young people, send it to us and we'll read them. We particularly welcome school teachers to submit their work to BLJ because we think (we're teachers ourselves!) that while we frequently encourage our children to keep reading and writing, we should not forget to do the same! BLJ is not a theme-based journal. We prefer something that is surprising, explosive, unforgettable, extraordinary, mind-blowing, humorous, bold, unique, layered, witty, educational, original...etc. In short, we want something excellent! Do read our issues to have a sense of what we like! Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for expedited response and personal reply. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established Hong Kong Established in 2014 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished irregularly 47 members set this magazine as a Favorite. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Middle grades, Young adults.Lengths: Artwork: 3 - 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope BALLOONS Lit. Journal Submission Statistics Free Preview! The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Accuracy: We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 2 min | 72.3 mean avg | 95.0 median | 120 max days (1,616.1 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (66.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Dec 2024. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Dec 2024. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only." Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! 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