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theblackmountainpress.comBlack Mountain Press
Open nowAbout the press
Publishing focus
The Black Mountain Press’ first publications were done in collaboration with other publishers and focused on design and the then new digital technology. Established in 1994, the Black Mountain Press began independent book publishing with a focus on books in the outdoor industry, how-to guides, and destinations. The press has since redirected its efforts toward poetry, creative novels, children’s books and short story collections by emerging writers.
Selected authors
David Hopes, Bill Henderson, Ray Tobais, John Chapman, Connie Bostec, Ute von Funcke, Christine Lajewski, Yumiko Tsumura, Oguz Erdur, Sam Dodson, B Love, Cyn Los, Stewart Friebert, Stephen Todd Booker
Calls & opportunities
3 listedManuscript submissions
Before submitting, read several titles from the catalog to understand the press's aesthetic range. They favor manuscripts that challenge conventional genre boundaries and demonstrate a strong sense of voice and structure. Include a brief cover letter that contextualizes your work within experimental traditions, but avoid over-explaining. Simultaneous submissions are typically accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Response times vary; patience is advised. Always check the website for open reading periods and specific guidelines, as they may change.
Our newest literary magazines, Herwords and Januswords , now online publications, are a great place to start creating a relationship with our editors. We also feature short poems in a new project titled the poetry mint project.
Read official guidelinesBooks
11 itemsExplore titles from the press’s catalogue.