The Belfast Review

About

The inspiration for The Belfast Review came from a conversation between like minds about the future of the arts in Northern Ireland, its essential part in the peace process, and the need to create a shared vision of the future for everyone regardless of background.
Recent funding cuts to the arts, education, and social welfare programs both in Northern Ireland and abroad suddenly put things into perspective - without artists and creatives, who will help us imagine a better future? The world needs "shamelessly enthusiastic champions" of the arts, to show those in charge why it matters. That's our goal, with your help.
Taking inspiration from the works of Ciaran Carson, we aim to create a dialogue between the arts, featuring genres not usually included in literary journals such as song lyrics, plays, screenplays, and hybrid forms - to better reflect the lived experience of art, the self, and the city.
Part of our mission is to give back to the writing community, and we offer low cost Editorial Services for emerging and working class writers (which everyone is welcome to use).
We are an international team of creatives with combined experience in publishing, music, art, drama, and filmmaking. And we’re excited to bring you with us on this journey.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 2023

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 2 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

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

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 01 April 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.
Novel Excerpt: Up to 6,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

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

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 01 April 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Interview: Up to 6,000 words.
Review: Up to 6,000 words.
Essay: Up to 6,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Film/Television: General, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: General, See guidelines.
Memoir: General, See guidelines.
Music: General, See guidelines.
Performing Arts: General, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Pop culture, See guidelines.
Travel: General, See guidelines.
Visual Arts: General, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

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

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 01 April 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

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 including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

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

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 01 April 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.
Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Cartoon/Comic strip.
Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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The Belfast Review Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

35 min | 65.3 mean avg | 61.0 median | 96 max days (26.4 std dev)

Pending

9 responses are pending (12 min | 51.5 mean avg | 31.5 median | 197 max days waiting | 278.8 std dev) from 9 different members

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 12 Jun 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 09 Mar 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 04 Sep 2026

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