The Halcyone, published four times per year, is distributed throughout the USA and the Black Mountain Press publications are distributed World Wide. Please send your best previously unpublished work! HerWords is for, by and about women. The Black Mountain Press publishes the works of emerging and established writers.
Janus is the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames and endings. In the myths, Janus is said to appear at the genesis of turbulent times; to pave the way for social and societal change.
JanusWords is our newest literary quarterly magazine featuring words of queer, trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming writers. All who find themselves reflected in the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to submit. JanusWords is a collection of poetry uplifting the voices of a historically unrepresented group. The publication exists to give these poets an opportunity to see their work in print and share their perspectives.
Please submit up to three poems in any style, length or format for consideration in our next issue. Also please submit your bio when you submit your work__thanks!!!
The Black Mountain Press will now be awarding a quarterly chapbook winner for poets and fiction writers. Submissions should be from 16-64 pages for consideration of your short novel, short story collections, graphic novel, or poetry collection. The publications will be either stapled or perfect bound with a 4 color cover, barcode, ISBN and distribution. Quarterly winner receives 3 copies as payment. Please send your entire manuscript of 16-64 pages. • The Black Mountain Press intends to publish one or more manuscripts from this reading period; however, we reserve the right to publish no manuscripts if we feel that none fit with our aesthetic.
Artists and curators are invited to submit proposals for solo or group exhibitions at the Flood Gallery Fine Arts Center (solo or three artists or more). Current submissions will be considered for the 2023 calendar. Note: Due to the volume of exhibition proposal submissions, we are unable to send any form of response or feedback. No hard copy submissions are accepted.
To Apply:
- Written cover letter with bio information.
- Up to 12 .JPG or PNG images
Artists will be accepted for exhibition in the 1000 sq. foot main gallery at the Flood Gallery Fine Arts Center. Total number of works displayed should be no more that 30 at a max. size of 4ftX7ft. vertical or 7ftX7ft square. All work must be completed and framed at the time of submission. Any medium is accepted that is framed and is ready to be attached to the gallery walls. Submission does not imply exhibition in the gallery. Submitters agree that art could be used in the Halcyone Literary magazine.
The Black Mountain Press is looking to publish it's first children's books in 2022. Please send you work with illustrations completed either for 6X9 or 9X12 format. All submissions should be complete and include the age (age range) of the children the book is intended for. 2nd round.
“Her Words” is a collection of poetry and short-stories (500 word max) for, by, and about women. The collection provides a feminine touch on the literary world and gives women the opportunity to receive recognition for who they are and for the words they have written.
Send your two best pieces for publication consideration to our quarterly literary magazine, "HerWords. Selected writers of each issue will receive two copies as payment.
The Black Mountain Press
PO 9907
Asheville, NC 28815.
Please see www.theblackmountainpress for details.
All submissions must be completed manuscripts and at least 64 pages.
Please submit up to 3 poems for consideration for inclusion in the Sixty Four best poets of the year 2022. These 64 poets will be featured in a book titled The Sixty Four: 2023, published by the Black Mountain Press in November 2022. Submission Fee is $10 and 3 awards will be made to the best three poets as determined by our Final Judge (TBA) Reading period for this book will be from November 5, 2023) through Dec. 2023 (Poems can be previously published but no simultaneous submissions please!)
Please understand that no revisions can be made after the submission deadline ends.
First Prize: $50 and Featured Poet in The Halcyone ( 3 copies)
Second Prize: $25 and Featured Poet in The Halcyone (3copies)
Third Prize: $10 and Featured Poet in The Halcyone (3 copies)
Apply Now for a Free Working Vacation to Beautiful Asheville, NChttps://thehalcyone.submittable.com/submit/144654/writer-and-artist-in-residenceThe Black Mountain Press is pleased to announce its new writer/artist in residence program. The residence takes place in our previous location which was a converted child care center. There is plenty of room to stretch out in this house with large fenced yard, minutes away from hiking trails, trout streams, biking trails and more on the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, and about 10-15 minutes from downtown Asheville. 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, working office space with wifi, exhibition or reading space, kitchen, and bedroom provided. The selected writers/artists will spend up to 6 weeks this Asheville location and be expected to provide one reading or exhibit at the end of the residency. Image of the residency space is here: http://www.floodgallery.org/images/flood.jpg and interiors on our blog: http://theblackmountainpress.com/blog/erika-brumett-our-first-writer-in-residence/
Hurry! Applications start now (Dates are flexible) Please indicate what dates you are interested in.
Feb 17-March 30th 2021
Apri 2-May 15th 2021
May 17-June 30th 2021
- Residencies include access in our former work space: a private home near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Swannanoa, NC, with opportunity and location to demonstrate or read your work.
- Writers/Artists are responsible for their own transportation to and from the location and personal supplies and food.
- Artists are required to exhibit or participate in one reading at the Flood Fine Art Center in Black Mountain, NC
- All utilities and wifi and included in this residency.
- Writers please submit up to 3 published poems, short stories, or 1 novel excerpt for considerations.
- Artists/Musicians/Photographers/Filmmakers please supply 2-3 images, videos, or musical pieces for consideration.
Apply Now for a Free Working Vacation to Beautiful Asheville, NC
https://thehalcyone.submittable.com/submit/144654/writer-and-artist-in-residence
The Black Mountain Press is pleased to announce its new writer/artist in residence program. The residence takes place in our previous location which was a converted child care center. There is plenty of room to stretch out in this house with large fenced yard, minutes away from hiking trails, trout streams, biking trails and more on the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, and about 10-15 minutes from downtown Asheville. 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, working office space with wifi, exhibition or reading space, kitchen, and bedroom provided. The selected writers/artists will spend up to 6 weeks this Asheville location and be expected to provide one reading or exhibit at the end of the residency. Image of the residency space is here: http://www.floodgallery.org/images/flood.jpg and interiors on our blog: http://theblackmountainpress.com/blog/erika-brumett-our-first-writer-in-residence/
Hurry! Applications start now (Dates are flexible) Please indicate what dates you are interested in.
Feb 17-March 30th 2020
Apri 2-May 15th 2020
May 17-June June 30th 2020
- Residencies include access in our former work space: a private home near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Swannanoa, NC, with opportunity and location to demonstrate or read your work.
- Writers/Artists are responsible for their own transportation to and from the location and personal supplies and food.
- Artists are required to exhibit or participate in one reading at the Flood Fine Art Center in Black Mountain, NC
- All utilities and wifi and included in this residency.
- Writers please submit up to 3 published poems, short stories, or 1 novel excerpt for considerations.
- Artists/Musicians/Photographers/Filmmakers please supply 2-3 images, videos, or musical pieces for consideration.