Website:
Genres Published:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres:
BIPOC Voices, Commercial Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Historical, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Lyric Essay, Magical Realism, Micro-poetry, Mystery, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry, Visual Poetry, Young Adult
Formats:
Online
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Periods:
Jan 1 to Mar 10
Apr 10 to Jun 10
Jul 1 to Sep 10
Oct 1 to Dec 10
Response Time:
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Payment:
No payment
Issues per Year:
4
Circulation:
Less than 1,000
Editorial Focus
The Bokeh Review is an international publication dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized and underserved communities through art and writing, with a focus on youth and BIPOC creators. Submissions are completely free and will receive a response within three days to maximize accessibility. Each quarter, one outstanding piece will be selected for the Aperture Award: a $20 monetary payment. A wide range of creative work is accepted, including poetry, memoir, flash fiction, spoken word, sculpture, painting, animation, and hybrid forms.
Tips From the Editor
Simultaneous submissions and previously published pieces are welcome. If your piece was previously published, please let us know where so we can credit the original publication.
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Last updated: Oct 13, 2026