TORCH: Poetry, prose, and short stories by African American Women

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Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Formats: 
Online
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time: 
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
No
Number of Debut Authors per Issue: 
13
Payment: 
No payment
Issues per Year: 
2
Issue Price: 
Free
Subscription Price: 
Free
Circulation: 
1,000 to 2,500

Editorial Focus

Torch Literary Arts is a nonprofit organization established to support and promote the work of African American women. They publish contemporary poetry, prose, and short stories by experienced and emerging writers alike. Their signature online journal, TORCH: Poetry, prose, and short stories by African American Women has featured work by Colleen J. McElroy, Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia Smith, and many more.

Tips From the Editor

Black women, write freely!

Contact Information

Amanda Johnston, Executive Director/Editor
3720 Gattis School Road
Suite 800-197
Round Rock
TX
78664
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Last updated: Feb 16, 2024