Torch Literary Arts

Open to: Black women writers aged 18 or older may submit; AI must not be used in creating the work, and previously published work is not accepted.

Original, unpublished fiction is accepted on a rolling basis. Submit no more than 15 pages or 3,500 words, whichever comes first; excerpts are welcome if self-contained. Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

Open to: Black women writers aged 18 or older may submit; AI must not be used in creating the work, and previously published work is not accepted.

Original, unpublished creative nonfiction is accepted on a rolling basis; the work should be thought-provoking, engaging, and personal. Submit no more than 15 pages or 3,500 words, whichever comes first. Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

Open to: Black women writers aged 18 or older may submit; AI must not be used in creating the work, and previously published work is not accepted.

Original, unpublished drama or screenwriting is accepted on a rolling basis. Submit one act or a collection of short scenes no longer than 15 pages; excerpts are welcome if self-contained. Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

Open to: Black women writers aged 18 or older may submit; AI must not be used in creating the work, and previously published work is not accepted.

Original, unpublished poetry is accepted on a rolling basis. Submit up to five poems totaling no more than eight pages. Simultaneous submissions are allowed.