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Literary Magazine

Blackbird

blackbird.vcu.edu

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An online journal of literature and the arts offers visitors from around the world outstanding fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and reviews, as well as plays, visual art, new media, and video essays.

Highlights

  • Vibe:Top-tier stuff. Not Paris Review, but ok
  • Response time:
    180 days after submission*
    Editor reported data
     / 
    165 days*
    Chill Subs tracker stats
  • Acceptance rate:
    ?*
    Editor reported data
     / 
    5.88%*
    Chill Subs tracker stats

Publication

  • Accepts simultaneous submissions

    What's that?

    When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time

  • Accepts previously published

    What's that?

    When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary

  • Nominates for prizes

    From the editors

    Best Of The Net, Pushcart

  • Active on social media

  • Available in print

  • Provides contributor copies

  • Has examples online

  • Offers expedited response

  • Runs themed calls

How to submit

  • Processs

    Submittable

  • Cover letter

    Please submit a cover letter, either in the Submittable box provided or as the first page of your submission; if you have previously published with Blackbird or received encouragement on a previous submission, please include that information as well.

  • Eligibility

    No specific eligibility requirements

  • Formatting

    This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.

  • Author's rights

    This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.

  • Additional info

Tracker statistics

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Total submissions tracked

165 days

Average response time

5.88%

Average acceptance rate

71 days

Fastest response time

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The Submissions Grinder Statistics

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12-month average acceptance rate

149 days

12-month average response time

Managed by editors

About

In 2023, Blackbird relaunched with a reimagined design and updated website. We aspire to publish the best poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and art from established and emerging writers and to celebrate our local literary community and heritage. Blackbird is hosted and supported by VCU Libraries...

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US

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    Editor Kathleen Graber avatar

    Kathleen Graber

    Editor-in-Chief

    Editor Matt Schroeder avatar

    Matt Schroeder

    Managing Editor

    Editor M.A. Keller avatar

    M.A. Keller

    Online and Founding Editor

    Editor Gregory Donovan avatar

    Gregory Donovan

    Founding Editor

    Editor Jessica Hendry Nelson avatar

    Jessica Hendry Nelson

    Faculty Editor/Editor-in-Chief