The Lit! Black Literary Journal

A project of DreamWriterInk! Writing & Publishing

Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months.

About

The Lit! aims to amplify the voices of Black authors, offering a space where their unique perspectives and experiences are celebrated. We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and foster connection, and we are committed to elevating the narratives that shape and reflect the Black experience.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Black writers.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2026

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 12 x per year

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Collapse section Fiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Blacks/People with African origins, Christians.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.
Novel Excerpt: 1,200 - 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Religion/Spirituality: Christianity.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Blacks/People with African origins, Christians.

Lengths:

Essay: 1,000 - 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 5,000 words.
Book Excerpt: 1,200 - 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Memoir.
Religion/Spirituality: Christianity.
Society/Culture: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Blacks/People with African origins, Christians.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Religion/Spirituality: Christianity.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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The Lit! Submission Statistics

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Dates

Last Updated: 16 Jun 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.