Blackberry
ABOUT
Blackberry aims to be a premier literary magazine featuring African-American women writers and artists. Its goal is to expose readers to the diversity of the black woman’s experience and strengthen the black female voice in both the mainstream and independent markets.
Blackberry is a dream that is becoming reality. My Kickstarter proposal was accepted and I am in the process of creating the campaign and kicking off my fundraising project. The goal of the campaign is to be able to fund the production of both print and digital editions of Blackberry, as well as a corresponding website.
I strongly believe that Blackberry is of great value to the art world and to the African-American community. I hope you will join me and be a part of history.
SUBMISSIONS
This months’ theme is “Skin Deep.” Submission deadline for this premier issue is March 15, 2012.
Blackberry aims to be a premier literary magazine featuring African-American women writers and artists. Its goal is to expose readers to the diversity of the black woman’s experience and strengthen the black female voice in both the mainstream and independent markets.
Blackberry is seeking all forms of poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, artwork and photography. However, we are not interested in science fiction, fantasy, or derivative fiction. We are open to spiritual pieces regardless of faith, sect or denomination.
We are interest in work that goes beneath the surface and touches the spirit. Your work should explore the universal truths of life while showing the diversity of our experiences.
All submissions should be inspired by the issue’s theme, usually a key word or phrase, that is open to interpretation by the artist.
Everything will be read, but only the best selected—so please send your best!
With all submissions please send a short bio with a website you would like promoted if we accept your work.
You may submit up to 3 poems not exceeding 1500 words.
All other forms: no more than 2 pieces not exceeding 4000 words.
Artwork must be 2-dimensional, in color or black-and-white, 300 dpi or higher. If applicable, include captions.
We are interested in work that goes beneath the surface and touches the spirit. Your work should explore the universal truths of life while showing the diversity of our experiences.
All submissions should be inspired by the issue’s theme, usually a key word or phrase, that is open to interpretation by the artist.
Compensation is in the form of a contributor’s copy.
Please send all submissions to the editor: storiesofsommer [at] gmail.com
Everything will be read, and the most compelling selected. We look forward to reading your work!
