BALLOONS Lit. Journal

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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!

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Country of Publication & Year Established

Hong Kong

Established in 2014

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication

Published irregularly.

Fiction Open

Audience:

Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

Genre	Subgenres
General General	Open to all/most Subgenres.

Lengths:

Flash Fiction Flash Fiction	Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story 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.

Poetry Open

Audience:

Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

Genre	Subgenres
General 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.

Visual Art Open

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.

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Accuracy	We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported	50 min \| 119.8 mean avg \| 129.5 median \| 170 max days (55.1 std dev)

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (75.0 % 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 11 Dec 2023.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Oct 2023.

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Dates

Last Updated: 16 Sep 2024
Last Audited: 22 Aug 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 17 Nov 2014

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