Blue Marble Review

About

Blue Marble Review is a quarterly online literary journal showcasing the creative work of young writers ages 13-22. We welcome poetry, fiction, personal essays, travel stories, and opinion pieces as well as art and photography. The goal of our journal is to assemble in each issue, a broad range of voices, perspectives, and life experiences.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to ages 13-22.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2015

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Statistics Synopsis

Regular Speed: Blue Marble Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines.

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Collapse section Fiction Open

Audience:

New adults, Young adults.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Audience:

New adults, Young adults.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Memoir.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

Audience:

New adults, Young adults.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art Open

Audience:

New adults, Young adults.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 4 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $75 for cover art.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Blue Marble Review Submission Statistics

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We have received 4 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

48 min | 68.8 mean avg | 68.0 median | 91 max days (17.7 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 02 Sep 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jun 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute ago).
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Last Updated: 31 Aug 2026

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