We are seeking submissions from Black women, women of color, nonbinary people, and femme-identifying people of color.

We are accepting:

  • Essays
  • Poetry
  • Short Stories (under 3,000 words)
  • Novel Excerpts
  • Photography
  • Visual Art
  • Book Reviews

Here's what we're looking for:

Mental Health

SBG seeks stories that illuminate pathways toward better mental health. Mental health personal essays, features on individuals and organizations involving women of color in the mental health field, mental health perspectives on pop culture and current events as well as tips for inspired living are welcome.

Reflections

The Reflections Section seeks personal, transparent essays about identity,  life experiences, growth, healing, self-love, reclaiming life, and finding inspiration.

Poetry

SBG Poetry seeks works that express the breadth of being a woman of color in this world. Topics can include mental health, self-care, body awareness, hair, beauty, race, gender, sexuality, family, spirituality, health & healing, inspiring stories and tributes, unusual experiences, etc. Poems can be narrative, experimental, prose poetry, video poems, and visual poetry as well. Surprise us with your insight, your creative vision, your skill with language. Also, we are willing to work with emerging writers to polish their pieces and get them ready for publishing.

We are seeking submissions from Black women, women of color, and femme-identifying folks of color.

We are accepting:

  • Essays
  • Poetry
  • Short Stories (under 3,000 words)
  • Novel Excerpts
  • Photography
  • Visual Art
  • Book Reviews

Here's what we're looking for:

Mental Health

SBG seeks stories that illuminate pathways toward better mental health. Mental health personal essays, features on individuals and organizations involving women of color in the mental health field, mental health perspectives on pop culture and current events as well as tips for inspired living are welcome.

Reflections

The Reflections Section seeks personal, transparent essays about identity,  life experiences, growth, healing, self-love, reclaiming life, and finding inspiration.

Poetry

SBG Poetry seeks works that express the breadth of being a woman of color in this world. Topics can include mental health, self-care, body awareness, hair, beauty, race, gender, sexuality, family, spirituality, health & healing, inspiring stories and tributes, unusual experiences, etc. Poems can be narrative, experimental, prose poetry, video poems, and visual poetry as well. Surprise us with your insight, your creative vision, your skill with language. Also, we are willing to work with emerging writers to polish their pieces and get them ready for publishing.

Spoken Black Girl Magazine