Black Lawrence Press
@blacklawrence.bsky.social
New York-based publisher of contemporary poetry and prose. Founded in 2004, CLMP member. Home to annual contests, open reading periods, and the Immigrant Writing Series. We offer manuscript consultations, free monthly writing workshops, and more.
Due to the volume of submissions, finalists for the November 2025 Reading Period of the Series will be announced in early 2026. Consistent with our bylaws, works submitted between June 1 and October 31 are considered for the November Reading Period of each year.
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Due to the volume of submissions, finalists for the November 2025 Reading Period of the Series will be announced in early 2026. Consistent with our bylaws, works submitted between June 1 and October 31 are considered for the November Reading Period of each year.
An update to clarify that these are the finalists for the Immigrant Writing Series.
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
An update to clarify that these are the finalists for the Immigrant Writing Series.
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Black Lawrence Press Submission Manager
During our June and November open reading periods, we accept submissions in the following categories: novel, novella, short story collection (full-length and chapbook), poetry (full-length and chapboo...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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