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Blair

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About

Blair is a nonprofit press based Durham, NC. We publish ten to twelve books per year: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

We strive to publish quality writing, focusing on authors and subjects historically neglected by mainstream publishers, including authors of color, authors with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ authors. True to our roots in North Carolina, we look to the many voices of the South—and beyond—as sources of work and inspiration.

Important: Query first. Fiction, memoir, and poetry accepted only through their contests (listed separately).
Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s).

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium

Print Publication Print Publication

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Nonfiction Collection: No specific word count limits known.
Book: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics (Excluding: Memoir) including...
History: History of countries/regions.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Society/Culture: Social issues.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
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.

Blair Submission Statistics

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Accuracy:
We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months.
Pending
1 response is pending (170 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

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Dates

Last Updated: 15 Jul 2026

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

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