First-person essays by Black Women Writers wanted | $100 per piece
Added 2023-05-01 16:18:01 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MIDNIGHT & INDIGO
Deadline: 1 July 2023
We are looking for previously unpublished, first-person POV non-fiction essays written by Black women writers.
Essays can be funny, entertaining, serious, or sincere. Content must uplift, inspire and leave readers with something to think about. We want emotion, grit, soul, and writing that forges an immediate connection with the reader around your experience. Submissions cannot include list formats or "5 Ways to..." inspirational instructionals.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- Essays must meet our minimum 1,200 word count requirement.
- Submissions should be submitted in proper manuscript format with your name, email address, and the story’s total word count on the first page. For our purposes, you do not need to include a mailing address or phone number. Click here for an example of proper manuscript format.
- We pay for all accepted pieces. Our rate is $100 for Essays accepted for publication in our online publication midnightandindigo.com. We pay upon acceptance, not publication.
We accept only previously unpublished work. Responses will be provided by August 31, 2023.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via Submittable
Website: https://www.midnightandindigo.com/
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