Sunday, July 21, 2019

Writing Competitions: Black Water Review

$1500 & PUBLICATION in Nonfiction, Fiction, and Poetry.
$800 & PUBLICATION in our Flash Category.
 


Poetry Judge: Tommy Pico
Fiction Judge: Rivers Solomon
Nonfiction Judge: Selah Saterstrom
Flash Judge: Vi Khi Nao


DEADLINE: September 1st, 2019

See our website for more info.

GUIDELINES

  • Fiction and Nonfiction: Submit up to 7,000 words. 
  • Poetry: Submit a packet of up to 3 poems.
  •  Flash: Submit a packet of up to 3 flash pieces. This can be in any genre, as long as the author considers it “flash.” We encourage experimental, hybrid, and lyrical submissions in this category. Image + text work is also welcomed. Surprise us.
  •  Do not include your contact information in your document. We will use your Submittable information to contact you, so please make sure your contact information is accurate and up-to-date.
  •  Multiple submissions are welcome, as are simultaneous submissions. Please notify us immediately if your submission is accepted elsewhere.
  •  We accept only previously unpublished work for publication.
Winners in Nonfiction, Fiction, and Poetry genre receive $1500 and publication in BWR 46.2, our Winter/Spring 2019 issue. Two runner-ups in each genre receive monetary compensation and acknowledgment in that issue. We may consider any submission for general publication.

The winner in Flash receives $800 and publication in BWR 46.2, our Winter/Spring 2019 issue. Two runner-ups receive monetary compensation and online publication. We may consider any submission for general publication.

The contest is open April 1 – September 1st. Winners will be announced in October.

SUBMIT

Submit your work through Submittable. We do not accept mailed or emailed submissions.

Upload your submission as a .docx or .pdf.

Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry: there is a $20 entry fee for each submission ($30 for international submissions). All domestic entrants receive a one-year subscription to BWR as a thank-you for your interest and support. 

Flash: there is an $8 entry fee.

Please email us at:

blackwarriorreviewATgmailDOTcom (Change AT to @ and DOT to .)

with any questions.

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