submissions guidelines:

BLACK DEMOGRAPHIC: ESSAYS IN BLACK LIFE

by various authors

Black Demographic examines and celebrates Black culture through a unique collection of essays from a variety of different Black writers around the world. Black Demographic features rigorous investigations that meets the standards of traditional academia while being accessible to the general public at the same time. Unlike traditional academic journals, which tend to be written only by and for academics, Black Demographic boasts a mix of writers (and guest editors) from all walks of life, including creative writers, essayists, journalists, poets, professors, and other proven experts in their field.

We’re currently accepting submissions. Pitches or previously written (published or not) are both good.

Rates:

• $200 for previously published pieces.
• $300 *starting rate for previously unpublished pieces, 1,200 words min/2,500 words max.
•1 free hard copy of the book

To submit, email Said at: said@superchampbooks.com Please include “Black Demographic: Essays In Black Life” in the subject. If you have a finished, unpublished please, please submit via Word doc, NOT Google doc. Thank you!

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2024

Who are we looking for?

This submissions call is for Black writers, and Black writers only — this includes the entire African diaspora. We’re looking for journalists, students, professors, activists, artists, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, authors, dancers, school teachers, lawyers, athletes, business people, civil servants, and more. Must be comfortable detailing their experiences and realities, good and bad, as Black people.

what are we looking for?

The theme of this book anthology is about Black life. This is broad (and specific) enough to guide you. Despite common media and entertainment’s portrayal of Black people as one-dimension or monolithic, Black people are multi-dimensional and varied, even though there are obviously some common bonds and expressions. This book anthology seeks to showcase this fact.

Without narrowing the field of possibilities, here are some story ideas perfect for the book...

➡️ Stories about interpersonal relationships, including friendship, dating, and sexual relationships.

➡️ Political stories, including but not limited to: activism, sports, law, entertainment, national, state, and local political scenes.

➡️ Stories about art and culture.

➡️ Personal essays.

➡️ Important milestones and figures in Black life (known and lesser known).

➡️ Stories about family genealogy, including but not limited to: family discovery, family separation, and family reunited.