Orbis Quarterly Literary International Journal

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The journal includes discussions on literary theory and criticism, and highlights specific works and their interpretations. Even if submissions are not accepted, poets are often invited to send more. The journal also hosts literary competitions and monetary awards, such as the Orbis Poetry Prize sponsored by The Word Masala Foundation.
And it features contributions from authors all over the world: poetry, short stories, reviews and literary analysis.

Important: Electronic submissions allowed only for those overseas from Orbis.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Published 4 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

Slower: Orbis Quarterly Literary International Journal's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.

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Collapse section Fiction Open

Only overseas submissions are accepted by email.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Britons.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: GBP £50 for Readers’ Award.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Only overseas submissions are accepted by email.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Britons.

Lengths:

Article: 500 - 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: GBP £50 for Readers’ Award.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

Only overseas submissions are accepted by email.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Britons.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Prose poetry.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: GBP £50 for Readers’ Award.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Orbis Quarterly Literary International Journal Submission Statistics

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We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

31 min | 130.3 mean avg | 46.0 median | 314 max days (159.2 std dev)

Pending

1 response is pending (402 days waiting).

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jul 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (less than a minute ago).
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Dates

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2026

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