midnight & indigo - celebrating Black women writers

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Our online publication is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black women writers. We focus on short fiction and essay writing, contributing to the rich tapestry of Black literature.

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Books & Lit Mags

Our tri-annual lit mag is dedicated to short stories and narrative essays written by Black women writers. To date, issues feature works by 80 emerging and established storytellers across the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, Asia, and Australia.

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We believe in the power of words to illuminate, empower, and inspire. Our lit mag celebrates the voices of Black women writers across the diaspora.

From thought-provoking essays to captivating literary and speculative short fiction, each issue we publish invites you into a literary world that resonates.

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(PRE-ORDER) midnight & indigo: Twenty-One Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 12)

A collection of stories that traverse the strange and the hauntingly real, 21 Black women storytellers across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe share tales in which the impossible becomes possible, and every corner hides something magical.

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(PRE-ORDER) midnight & indigo - Issue #11

Featuring new short stories by 9 emerging and established Black women storytellers from the U.S., Africa, and Europe, this issue brings together voices that explore identity, family, and the transformative power of truth. From familial bonds tested by secrets to the pursuit of healing and love in unexpected places, these stories invite readers to explore the intricate threads that connect us all.

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midnight & indigo - Issue #10

Featuring new short stories by eight emerging and established Black women storytellers from the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean, this issue weaves together tales of resilience, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of the human experience, inviting readers to explore the intricate threads that connect us all.

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midnight & indigo: Eighteen Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 9)

rom a mysterious swamp to a haunted highway, new wishes granted to past lives revisited, 18 Black women storytellers share tales in which secrets are exposed, mysteries unravel, and the human spirit shines in unexpected, often supernatural ways in this Black speculative fiction issue of our literary journal.

midnight & indigo: Eighteen Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 9)

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celebrate Black women writers. every day.

With an emphasis on short fiction, essay writing, classes and writing workshops, midnight & indigo provides space for Black women writers to share their narratives with the world. We exist to make a meaningful contribution to the rich Black literary tradition while providing a platform to elevate our voices. In addition to our print publication, we publish online at midnightandindigo.com. We are 100% Black and woman-owned.

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Ready to bring your writing to life? Explore your unique voice and build community. We offer a range of transformative online writing classes designed specifically for Black women writers.

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