Blue Marble Review

Blue Marble Review is a quarterly online literary journal showcasing the creative work of young writers ages 13-21. Blue Marble welcomes poetry, fiction, personal essays, travel stories, and opinion pieces as well as art and photography. The goal of the journal is to assemble in each issue a broad range of voices, perspectives, and life experiences.

How do I get started? Check out the submissions page here.

How do I expand this narrative arc? Check out some of the many other publications and competitions we have found for you.

• If you are writing fiction or poetry, you should be submitting it to one of the many competitions and journals aimed at teens. See our posts about getting writing and poetry published in the prestigious Hanging Loose Press, Teen Sequin , Elan Literary Magazine and more.

• You may also want to consider applying to the prestigious Iowa Young Writers’ Studio for a summer program.

• The New York Times runs many student competitions through the year for all different types of writing. Consider submitting an entry.

HOT TIP: Publication in a major literary magazine is a serious honor for a teenage writer. It will be even more valuable to you if a strong interest in writing, journalism or travel are at the core of your narrative arc.