Sunday, August 18, 2019

Writing Competition: Black Warrior 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We accept only previously unpublished work for publication.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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