Magazine Submissions
I did a thing, so now we can officially do the thing! An official Black-owned magazine publication company with Black writers, artists, and creatives showcasing their work for your coffee tables!
Dear
family,I'm excited to announce this special opportunity to showcase your writings not only in these Substack streets but to be part of something extraordinary and be published in a print magazine!
I'm officially calling on Black writers to submit your work for the upcoming fundraiser BlackStack Magazine, dedicated to amplifying authentic Black voices while raising funds for the long-term vision: creating a brick-and-mortar residency and community center for Black writers and creatives.
Why Am I Doing All This?
For one, this community is something I’ve been trying to achieve for four years, and I’ve come close several times but the audience wasn’t right. I was meant to create a community for the writers of our culture and create a platform to showcase our creativity.
This is more of a soul mission and assignment I’ve accepted and openly discussed in my Hood Therapy series creative articles and my book titled UN-TRAP DA HOOD; this assignment is personal.
The money raised from submission fees will help me with staff payroll (yes, this created job opportunities for our community AH!), and the print cost for the magazine. However, everything extra along with the funds raised from the magazine sales will go towards hosting our first Writers' Retreat Fall 2025 here in California, offering a safe and nourishing space for Black writers to come together, connect, and create.
The ultimate goal is to establish a permanent physical space—a residency and community center—where Black creatives can thrive, collaborate, and find support all year round. However, the intention has been made clear from the beginning: I am here to gatekeep, and what better way to preserve our movement here on Substack as writers and creatives than with a physical magazine and a community hub with the resources we need to grow? It’s giving Black museum with a community center for Black writers and creatives…
Substack offers support to host in-person writer sessions; something about that expanded my mind to believe more is possible and available for us. Then, the resources began presenting themselves to me, so I followed the steps, and let’s see what happens. I’m taking risks as more of you continue to take a risk on this community, 41 paid subscribers, including founding members, are insane, but I am grateful for you and the 1100 plus subscribers in general!
Where I’m from, I owed y’all something. I’ll curate the magazine and do the groundwork because this is what brings me joy, bringing a vision to life. I’m a visionary, that’s the gift of being a curator. I just ask y’all to continue showing up the way you have, this community has made me believe in myself again so I owe y’all something major to match the love and support you have given to me!
Submission Details:
Submit Your Work: If you wrote/created it then I’m accepting it: poetry, short stories, essays, creative nonfiction, lyrics, artwork, fashion guides, and even 2025 horoscope readings from all experience levels. I want to preserve your authentic voice and showcase your stories and Black experiences that matter to you.
Submission Fee: There is a small submission fee of $25, which goes directly to supporting the printing cost of the magazine, Writers' Retreat, and building the community center. Think of it as an investment in the future of Black creative spaces!
Deadline: All submissions are due by November 9, 2024, by midnight EST. Don’t miss this chance to get your work published while supporting a vital cause!
Why Submit?
Amplify Your Voice: This is an opportunity to share your work with a growing, engaged audience of Black writers, creators, and supporters.
Support a Cause: Every submission fee helps me bring the vision of a permanent, nurturing space for Black writers and creatives closer to reality.
Be Part of History: This magazine will not only raise funds but also serve as a powerful testament to the creativity and resilience of our community.
How to Submit:
Prepare your submission (Word or PDF format).
Email your submission to info@theblackstack.org
With ‘[Your Substack Publication Name] - Magazine Submission’ in the subject line.
A summary of what your submission is about.
Link to your publication.
Optional - feel free to send me any photo inspiration you have that you want to be used or would like to see incorporated with your work.
Await confirmation with payment link for fee and updates from our team!
Yes, I have officially been blessed with a
paid staff!I’m so grateful for , who has been in the gym with me since my first cry for help back in July. She has been constant since day one, and I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU!
I believe in the power of our voices and our stories to create lasting change. Let’s build a future where Black creatives have the space, resources, and community they need to flourish.
Thank you for being part of this movement. I can’t wait to read your work and see what magic we create together.
With love and creativity,
info@theblackstack.org
Paid Subscribers and Founding Members:
No special updates for you other than you don’t have to pay the submission fee for your work.
Paid Subscribers are welcome to submit on piece, and founding members can submit up to three pieces of work. All submissions should follow instructions provided above.
And of course reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
This is so incredibly amazing!! Being a visionary is one thing, but having a concrete plan to execute is a whole other level. I can’t wait to flip through these pages🤩
absolutely love this, congrats! i do have a few questions: far as submissions, is there a certain theme or anything specific you’re looking for in topics of writing? i have a few essay ideas in mind that i want to write but idk which would be best to submit. also, i’m a photographer as well so would it be ok for me to submit both?