Blue Earth Review

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Blue Earth Review is a twice-yearly literary magazine from Minnesota State University, Mankato that publishes short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and visual art.

Response time info: The time between submission and decision can be long due to backlogs and an all-volunteer staff.

Read the full guidelines at blueearthreview.mnsu.edu↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorLiteraryPays: 2 contributor’s copies.

General submissions are read year-round. The magazine welcomes all genres, including literary, science fiction, fantasy, horror, surrealist, and magical realism. Submit one story with a title and artistic statement; submissions are capped at 4,000 words.

nonfictionLiteraryPays: 2 contributor’s copies.

General submissions are read year-round. The magazine seeks creative nonfiction, including memoir and personal essays, with contemporary themes and layered meaning; it does not accept literary criticism. Submit one piece with a title and artistic statement; essays are preferred under 3,000 words.

poetryPays: 2 contributor’s copies.

General submissions are read year-round. Poetry in any style is welcome. Submit one collection of up to five poems or 10 pages, with a title and artistic statement.

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