SUBMISSIONS

5th Anniversary Issue

For the past 5 years we have been publishing work from established and up-and-coming black authors in our magazine. We usually have a theme for folks to follow, but this year, for our 5th Anniversary issue, we will be accepting any and all works of prose and poetry from writers who are Black, members of the African Diaspora, or any other term respectfully used to describe black people. Please send us your favorite unpublished works before April 1st and we will try to make space for you in our magazine.

Guidelines

From March 1st until April 1st, Lampblack is accepting submissions of previously unpublished poetry, prose and criticism for its 5th Anniversary issue. Please submit no more than 5 pages of poetry or 15 pages of prose via email to magazine@lampblacklit.com. Please include your name, the title of your submission, and the genre you are submitting to in the subject line of your submission. We will pay $300 for accepted submissions in any genre. If your work is accepted, please be aware that Lampblack will likely ask you to take part in promotional readings and events.

*We encourage you to read our past issues to gain a sense of our aesthetic. They are available on our website and in local independent bookstores. If you cannot afford to purchase one of our magazines and would like to read it before submitting, please reach out to us at magazine@lampblacklit.com informing us of your situation and we will ensure you are provided with a digital copy of the magazine free of charge.