Through our annual contests and open reading periods, we seek innovative, electrifying, and thoroughly intoxicating manuscripts that ensnare themselves in our hearts and minds and won’t let go.
SUBMISSIONS CALENDAR
The Big Moose Prize: December 1 – January 31
Open competition, novels
The Hudson Prize: February 1 – March 31
Open competition, poetry and prose collections
The Spring Black River Chapbook Competition: April 1 – May 31
Open competition, poetry and prose chaps
Open Reading Period 1: June 1 – June 30
The St. Lawrence Book Award: July 1- August 31
First book competition, poetry and prose
The Fall Black River Chapbook Competition: September 1 – October 31
Open competition, poetry and prose chaps
Open Reading Period 2: November 1 – November 30
SUBMISSIONS RULES
Black Lawrence Press accepts submissions exclusively through our online submission manager, Submittable. We are not able to accept submissions via email or postal mail. Please see individual contest and open reading period pages for specific guidelines and information.
All manuscripts should include a title page, table of contents, and when appropriate, an acknowledgments page. Manuscripts should be paginated and formatted in an easy-to-read font such as Garamond or Times New Roman. Take note of the length guidelines specified on Submittable for each category. Please include a brief bio or something about yourself in your cover note on Submittable.
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We look forward to reading your work!
