Blue Rivers We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Blue Rivers curates poetry, artwork, and photography that brings joy, inspires wonder, and rewards careful attention.We invite people to read and write poetry, because it helps us to find meaning in our lives. We recommend engaging with art whether it’s doodling at home, visiting an open studio, or developing an artistic practice. And we encourage people to spend time in nature, because it can calm the mind, invite reflection, and inspire creativity.For those of you wanting to submit poetry and art to Blue Rivers, we enjoy playful work that shows us the unexpected, we value intellectual inquiry that shows humility, and we appreciate emotional depth that expresses authentic reflection. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterBlue Rivers's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableBlue Rivers's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveBlue Rivers's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Expand section Nonfiction DNQ Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 13 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 250 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms. Excluding: Visual poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art DNQ 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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @bluerivers_org For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Blue Rivers 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 Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Accuracy We have received 167 reports from 157 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 9.8 mean avg | 8.0 median | 38 max days (7.6 std dev) Responses 98.20 % Acceptances: 13.17 % of submissions accepted (7.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.38 % 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: 85.03 % (10.3 avg. days per rejection) | 22.5 % personal, 77.5 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.80 % (7.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 27 responses are pending (1 min | 16.0 mean avg | 14.0 median | 34 max days waiting | 11.0 std dev) from 27 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. (29.9 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:18 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. 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