Bellevue Literary Review (BLR) See other projects related to this listing. About Bellevue Literary Review is a literary arts organization that uses storytelling and poetry to deepen understanding of health, illness, and healing through its award-winning literary journal, education, and dynamic public programming—connecting a community of readers, writers, patients, clinicians, and caregivers through shared stories.Bellevue Literary Review envisions a culture in which literature and art are recognized as essential to medical care and healing—where patients, clinicians, writers, and readers come together to bear witness to the body, vulnerability, suffering, and resilience, and where shared stories and poetry foster empathy, ethical reflection, and more humane ways of caring for one another. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for current subscribers. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $5 (above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2000 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Bellevue Literary Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingBellevue Literary Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveBellevue Literary Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 111 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Health/Medicine: General, Illness, Mental health. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $150.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 111 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Article: Up to 5,000 words. Essay: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Health/Medicine: General, Illness, Mental health. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $150.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 111 days from now).5Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Health/Medicine: General, Illness, Mental health. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $75.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @blreviewLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @BLReview Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Bellevue Literary Review Submission Statistics 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. This project ranks among the 25 Most Challenging Nonfiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 219 reports from 193 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 88.7 mean avg | 80.0 median | 339 max days (283.3 std dev) Responses 91.78 % Acceptances: 1.83 % of submissions accepted (132.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.07 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 89.95 % (86.5 avg. days per rejection) | 7.1 % personal, 73.1 % form, 19.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.46 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.46 % (260.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 7.76 % (53.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 54 responses are pending (0 min | 64.8 mean avg | 10.0 median | 324 max days waiting | 1,141.1 std dev) from 54 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. (6.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 180 days have passed. The most common submission fee paid: USD $5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:59 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBellevue Literary Review Prizes Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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