Magazine · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Black Warrior Review
Black Warrior Review is a literary journal founded in 1974 at the University of Alabama. They publish poetry, fiction, nonfiction, comics, art and hybrid work. Their print journal appears twice yearly, with additional online publication. They especially seek experimental work and voices historically underrepresented in literary publishing.
Open to poets
- Magazine submissions. Dec 15–Mar 1 and Jun 1–Sep 30. Fee: Required fee amount not currently stated for general poetry. Hardship waivers: feewaiver.bwr@gmail.com; free for incarcerated writers.. Pays: Paid; amount varies by issue, contributor count and budget.. Simultaneous submissions: accepted if noted; notify immediately if accepted elsewhere.
- 2026 Poetry Contest. 2026 contest closed August 1; next cycle not announced.. Fee: $20 domestic or international.. Pays: Current 2026 contest page does not state a prize amount.. Simultaneous submissions: withdraw through submittable if accepted elsewhere.. Up to 5 poems.
- 2026 Digital Chapbook Contest. October 8–December 1, 2026.. Fee: $15. Pays: $500 each for two winners, plus digital chapbook publication.. Simultaneous submissions: withdraw if accepted elsewhere..
- 2026 Hybrid Contest. Deadline December 15, 2026; opening date unstated.. Fee: $15. Pays: $300 winner/$100 runner-up; online publication and print notation.. Simultaneous submissions: notify upon acceptance elsewhere..
Official site: bwr.ua.edu. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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