Blue Lake Review About Our goal is to bring compelling, meaningful, insightful fiction and poetry to you on a regular basis. Something you can ponder and gnaw on. Something to bring light, or at least, growth and understanding to our readers on a regular basis. No frivolous pieces here. Your time is too valuable. We're serious about our words, and are selective in what we present to you, sifting through the mountains of words to pull out the diamonds. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for “tip jar” submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2010 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Blue Lake Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableBlue Lake Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveBlue Lake Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open We are looking for literary, mainstream, and experimental fiction of all types Give us something fresh, that moves us, that comes from the heart. No genre fiction or novel excerpts.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Short Story: 3,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open We are looking for poetry of all types, on all topics, but are not interested in rhyming poetry.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms. Excluding: Rhyming.Styles:Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Blue Lake 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 59 reports from 52 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 106.4 mean avg | 109.5 median | 224 max days (167.9 std dev) Responses 74.57 % Acceptances: 15.25 % of submissions accepted (141.1 avg. days per acceptance) | 17.31 % 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: 59.32 % (125.8 avg. days per rejection) | 5.7 % personal, 94.3 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 25.42 % (41.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 28 responses are pending (5 min | 73.8 mean avg | 56.5 median | 165 max days waiting | 792.2 std dev) from 28 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (16.7 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:04 UTC (6 hours, 42 minutes 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! 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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