Polaris Poetry Series A project of Blair (see other related projects). About Blair is proud to announce the Polaris Poetry Series, featuring collections of Afrofuturistic and Afrofuturism-adjacent poetry, in the vein of recent Blair collections such as The Future of Black (edited by Len Lawson, Cynthia Manick, and Gary Jackson) and The Opposite of Cruelty (by Steven Leyva). This new series is designed to provide a dedicated home for this innovative poetic style and to amplify the voices of strong Black poets. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Black poets. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Blair. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: Historical Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poetry Collection: 65 pages or more.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @blairpublisherX (Twitter) @BlairPublisher Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Polaris Poetry Series Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Bakwin Award DNQBlairLee Smith Novel PrizeWren Poetry Prize Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only