Blair See other projects related to this listing. 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. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query 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 Blair 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: Group by submission Include related projects 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 Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Bakwin Award DNQLee Smith Novel PrizePolaris Poetry SeriesWren 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 15 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