Midnight & Indigo Call for Short Stories
Are you a Black woman writer passionate about crafting beautifully written, character-driven short stories? Midnight & Indigo is excited to announce an open call for submissions for personal essays and short stories.
📖 About Midnight & Indigo Call for Short Stories
Midnight & Indigo is seeking previously unpublished short stories that capture the essence of the human experience. These stories should delve into themes of identity, relationships, and the intricate nuances of everyday life. The goal is to celebrate the artistry and depth of Black literary fiction through your work.
Key Details:
- Date Published: June 06, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Category: Women
What They Are Looking For:
- Stories that resonate emotionally, offering readers a window into the world's complexities and the richness of personal experiences.
- Subject matter and plots can vary, but they are looking for emotion, grit, soul, and writing that forges an immediate connection with the reader.
💰 Benefits of Midnight & Indigo Call for Short Stories
- Payment Rate: $0.07 per word for short stories.
- Payment is based on the final, edited piece and is made upon publication.
✅ Midnight & Indigo Call for Short Stories Requirements
- Open to Black women writers.
- Word Count: Minimum: 1,500 words | Maximum: 7,000 words.
📅 Application Date and Process
Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions should be in proper short story manuscript format.
- Include your name, email address, and the story's total word count on the first page.
- No need to include a mailing address or phone number.
- Refer to this example for proper manuscript formatting.
- All submissions will be considered for:
- Publication on midnightandindigo.com.
- Their print literary journal.
- Their upcoming long-form anthology (estimated release: December 2025).
⏳ Application Deadline
June 30, 2025
🌐 Application Portal
To apply, visit the Midnight & Indigo Submission Portal.
Midnight & Indigo is committed to celebrating the artistry of Black women writers. If you have a story to tell, this is your opportunity to share your voice with the world!
- They pay for all accepted pieces.
- Their rate is $0.07 per word for Short Stories.
- Rates and word count based upon the final, edited piece.
- They pay upon publication.
