Herwords and Januswords, 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 Please send your best previously unpublished work!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.
Each season, Black Mountain Press seeks to promote artists by putting their work on the cover of our HerWords and JanusWords Literary Magazines. The winner of each season will also be mentioned in the Letter From the Editor, which will include where to find more work by the artist.
Please join us at the 30th annual Twin Rivers Film Festival (TRFF) where we will be screening the latest and greatest in independent features, documentaries, short and animated films! A new category will also be added this year highlighting Anti-War and Anti War-Tax films. TRFF has become the festival of choice for filmmakers and film lovers who are seeking a unique cinema experience and a place to indulge their passion for film. The festival connects audiences to compelling documentaries, award-winning international releases, and tantalizing discussions with visiting filmmakers. (Date and location TBA.)
ELIGIBILITY:
The selection process is rigorous and artist driven. Only a small percentage of the submitted films are chosen to screen in the festival. Films must be between 30-seconds to 1-hour to be eligible. All films must have been completed within the past year. All entries must be original.
AWARDS/PRIZES:
Awards will be made to the best films received during the call period. All entries are eligible for laurel awards but waiver entries are not eligible for any cash awards. 20% of the net entry fees will be awarded to the winning film makers.
SUBMISSIONS:
Artists may submit via Submittable, or send a DVD for entry to 850 Blue Ridge Rd, Black mountain, NC.
Starting this summer, Black Mountain Press will have a gumball machine on-site that dispenses short-form poetry from writers all over the world! Please include no more than two poems per submission, up to 5-lines each (think: haiku, limerick, tanka, cinquain, etc).
Black Mountain Press is a literary press for outstanding emerging writers publishing several different genres of books annually. For the next ten years from 2018 through the end of 2028 our focus will be in collections of poetry, memoir, novels and collections of short stories. Our editors are looking for the highest quality literary fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry that combines a distinct voice and vision.
Submit complete manuscripts, double spaced for Novel, Poetry Books, Creative Non-Fiction, Memoirs, or other creative literary writing.
All submissions must be completed manuscripts and at least 64 pages.
Reading Period: We will accept submissions through December 2028.
Submission Procedure: We accept manuscripts through Submittable only. Fee for submission through Submittable is $10. Submit complete manuscripts, double spaced for Novel, Poetry Books, Creative Non-Fiction, Memoirs, or other creative literary writing.
All submissions must be completed manuscripts, at least 64 pages, double spaced with a 12pt font, along with a cover letter containing contact information, and relevant biographical information.
We do not accept query letters, sample chapters, or proposals to the editors. We also do not publish stand-alone poems or stories, except in our literary magazines, HerWords & JanusWords. We do not publish romance, science fiction, thrillers, detective fiction, horror stories, westerns, unless written in a unique, literary, never seen before, style. How-to guides will continue to be accepted on a limited basis.
Response Time: We have a small editorial staff, and we respond to submissions within six to ten months. Because of the volume of submissions, we simply cannot take phone calls or respond to emails inquiring about the status of manuscripts. If you haven’t heard from us in six months, please send an email.
Tips: Black Mountain Press is happy to receive unsolicited manuscripts from authors previously published or not. We just ask you to read the guidelines and submit work that fits our needs.
Her Words is a collection of poetry and by and for 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 (500 word max) for publication consideration to HerWords quarterly literary magazine. Please include a brief bio in your submission. Selected writers will receive two copies of the magazine as payment.
Janus is the ancient Roman god of doorways, transitions, endings, and duality. Often depicted with two mythical faces, they are said to appear in moments of great change to preside over the struggle between war and peace.
JanusWords is a quarterly literary magazine featuring the poetry of queer, trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming writers, uplifting the voices of a historically unrepresented group. All who find themselves reflected in the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to submit two poems in any style, length or format.
Send your two best pieces (500 word max) for publication consideration to JanusWords quarterly literary magazine. Please include a brief bio in your submission. Selected writers will receive two copies of the magazine as payment.