We are looking for previously unpublished, CHARACTER-DRIVEN fictional short stories written by Black women writers. Subject matter and plots can run the gamut, but we want emotion, grit, soul, and writing that forges an immediate connection with the reader.

General Guidelines

• Stories must meet our minimum 1,500 word count requirement. Max word count: 7,000.
• We pay for all accepted pieces. Our rate is $0.07 per word for Short Stories accepted for publication in our literary journal (eBook, print, audiobook, and/or podcast) or online publication on midnightandindigo.com. We pay upon acceptance, not publication.
• Submissions should be submitted in proper short story 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 short story manuscript format.
• All submissions will be considered for publication in our upcoming print anthology (~December 2024) 
• If you are submitting a Speculative/Horror piece, please DO NOT use this form. Click HERE for details.

We accept only previously unpublished work. Responses will be provided by September 30, 2024.

      For extended feedback options, please contact us directly via your Submittable account for details.