Black Lawrence Immigrant Writing Series A project of Black Lawrence Press (see other related projects). About The immigrant narrative is at the heart of the American experiment. However, despite the contributions of immigrants to the cultural, financial, scientific, and artistic makeup of the United States, there is no clear home for new immigrant writings in the United States. To remedy this, Black Lawrence Press proudly announces the Black Lawrence Immigrant Writing Series, an innovative program designed to provide a home for new immigrant writings in the United States and fill a much needed gap in the American literary community. The Series will remain a self-standing body with complete autonomy within Black Lawrence Press, and its editorial and advisory boards will be composed of immigrant writers and/or authors whose works explore the immigrant experience. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to U.S. residents who identify as immigrants (see their guidelines for more specific details). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Black Lawrence Press. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Black Lawrence Immigrant Writing Series's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: No page limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @blacklawrence.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @blacklawrencepress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Black Lawrence Immigrant Writing 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 97 min | 307.7 mean avg | 257.5 median | 743 max days (242.4 std dev) Pending 2 responses are pending (48 min | 87.0 mean avg | 87.0 median | 126 max days waiting | 55.2 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 31 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:04 UTC (13 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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