NOTE: We've received so many submissions for our  upcoming June 30th deadline that the site is overloaded. We're actively working on it! Please send us an email at submissions@midnightandindigo.com and we'll shoot over a note once we're back up and running. Thanks for your patience!

midnight & indigo is dedicated to Black women's stories.

Whether you're just starting out or have already been published, we want to hear from you!

Since 2018, we've published 400+ writers across the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond. We publish year-round across our online journal midnightandindigo.com, triannual print and digital issues, and dedicated speculative fiction issues. We pay for all accepted work and are 100% Black woman-owned.

We're glad you're here!

• The next deadline is June 30th for short stories and personal essays
• The next deadline is June 30th for Black speculative fiction
• Calls for Submissions for Short Stories and Personal Essays are held 4x per year
• Special editions: Speculative/Horror issue and Anthology 
• We do NOT accept poetry or manuscripts.

To increase your chances of being published, please review our online publication and print issues to understand what resonates with our readers and editorial team.

Our Writing Program is open!

We're excited to announce our online Writing Classes for Black women writers. Whether you're just starting out or have already been published, we've curated our writing classes especially for you. ⁠

NOTE: Due to volume, please allow 2-3 months to receive a decision from our team. Thanks for your consideration!