Kinsman Avenue Publishing, Inc. — Kinsman Black Box Script Submissions

Overview
Kinsman Avenue Publishing, Inc. operates an open, year-round submission channel for one-act plays under its Black Box Script program. The press positions this as a publishing initiative rather than a developmental one: selected scripts enter a global online database and are promoted through the publisher's social media and print advertisements. The stated editorial priority is BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented playwrights, a commitment that shapes the reading queue rather than serving as a secondary consideration. What the writer receives is publication and a licensing award of up to $500, not a production or a commission. Copyright of the individual script remains with the author; Kinsman Avenue Publishing holds copyright to the collection as a unit. This distinction matters for anyone weighing the long-term disposition of their work. The publisher also asks that accepted playwrights wait a full calendar year before republishing the work themselves or with another organization, a standard exclusivity window that should be factored into any parallel submission plans. The curatorial vision is archival and accessible: scripts are gathered into a searchable online repository intended to circulate globally, with the publisher acting as steward of the collection. The $15 submission fee is modest but non-refundable, and the award is contingent on selection. Playwrights should approach this as a publication opportunity with a defined licensing structure, not as a contest with a ranked prize.