The Amistad is seeking previously unpublished work that elevates the creative voices of the Black diaspora through poetry, fiction, interviews, and visual art. We encourage multiple submissions in different genres, and we are taking 12 pt, double-spaced and Times New Roman submissions of:

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• Poetry: 3-5 poems (no more than seven pages total)

• Fiction: 5,000 words, maximum 

• Flash Fiction: 1000 words

• Essays: 2000 words

• Visual Art: All art is welcomed, but it must be submitted as a high resolution JPEG. Include the title of the work, year created, and a short description. Please submit no more than 5 pieces.

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In your subject line, please note the genre of your submission and your initials. If your work is accepted elsewhere (congratulations!), please let us know.

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Our reading period is mid-November to mid-January. All writers will be notified of their work by the end of March the following year.

 

Submit at (https://theamistad.submittable.com/submit) or by clicking the link below:

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