Website
Type Of Organization
Press
Phone
(706) 254-9582
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
BLF Press is an independent Black feminist press dedicated to amplifying the work of women of color. Our goal for this press is to create a space for forward thinking, creative women of exceptional talent. We embrace difference, and envision BLF Press as an outlet for the expression of various types of writing that exemplifies the experiences of women of color in the United States.
Social Media Platforms Used
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
no
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Stephanie Andrea Allen
Contact Title
Publisher
Publishes
essays, fiction, nonfiction, poetry
Recent Awards Received
Two Moons: Stories, 2019 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Lesbian Fiction
Representative Authors
Krystal A. Smith, Penny Mickelbury
Submissions Policy
We are open to various types of literary work. While we will consider all submissions that meet our guidelines, we are especially interested in work that centers women, including Black women (cis and trans), same gender loving women, non-binary folks, and folks who identify as LGBTQ+. Our preferred genres are literary fiction, speculative fiction, and short fiction.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Year round
Reporting Time
- 3 months
Author Payments
royalties
Number Of Paid Staff
2
Number Of Unpaid Staff
1
Year Founded
2014
Wholesalers
Ingram
Number Of Books Published Per Year
1-2
Titles In Print
6
Percentage Of Above Available Digitally
100
Paperback
100
Average Price Per Book
15.95
Average Price Per E-Book
9.99
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