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Genres Published:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres:
Autobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Prose Poetry, Translation
Book Types:
Chapbook, Novella, Short story collections, Essay collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats:
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audio
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Periods:
Jun 1 to Jun 30
Nov 1 to Nov 30
Response Time:
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee:
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Titles per Year:
Greater than 20
Distributors:
Independent Publishers Group
Editorial Focus
Black Lawrence Press is an independent publisher of contemporary poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. They also publish the occasional translation from German. They hold open reading periods during the months of June and November. They also hold several contests each year.
Tips From the Editor
Black Lawrence is a selective press. Number of previous publications is unimportant; what matters is the quality of the work. Please send your best work. Black Lawrence Press only accepts submissions via Submittable.
Contact Information
Diane Goettel, Executive Editor
279 Claremont Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
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Last updated: Sep 26, 2025