CONTEST GUIDELINES
How to submit:
In order to reduce the costs of printing and postage and in the spirit of being a bit greener, Black Lawrence Press now accepts electronic submissions rather than hard copies for our contests. Please submit your manuscript and submission fee via Submishmash.
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Deadline:
The annual deadline for the prize is August 31. We accept entries starting July 1.
About the judges:
Black Lawrence Press does not use interns to screen entries. All entries are judged by the editors.
Notification:
Because of the high volume of entries received, all finalists and semi-finalists will be announced
on the Black Lawrence Press blog. All finalists will be announced on or before October 15 of each year. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
Other Notes:
Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but you must notify Black Lawrence Press immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere for publication.
All finalists will be considered for standard publication. In addition to each year's winner, Black Lawrence Press often offers standard publication to one or more other finalists.
Thank you for your interest in Black Lawrence Press.
