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 We also do not publish stand-alone poems or stories, except in our literary magazines, HerWords & JanusWords. We do not publish romance, science fiction, thrillers, detective fiction, horror stories, westerns, unless written in a unique, literary, never seen before, style.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.