Gifted Voices
is a nationally distributed, monthly publication whose sole purpose is to promote the literary talents of emerging and established African American writers. If it's for, by and about (fiction, poetry, non-fiction, etc.) African-Americans, it's of interest to our readers.

Each issue of Gifted Voices, is devoted to a particular genre, will spotlight a contemporary or historical African-American writer and is packed with submissions from aspiring writers. Monthly features also include a listing of best selling African American books, a calendar of events, a spotlight on an African-American bookstore, a Reader's Review corner, and a segment on African-American children's books.

Submissions Guidelines

All submitted entries should include the work’s title, the author’s full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, website address (if applicable), and fact checking information where appropriate. 

Acceptable submission formats are Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, ASCII or Rich Text Format (RFT) on PC-readable diskette or via e-mail. Hardcopy submissions can also be submitted via regular mail to the address below, Attn: Submissions.

Please do not send original manuscripts or only copies, as all submissions become the property of Gifted Voices.

Novel excerpts and short stories should not exceed 2,000 words. Poetry should not exceed 300 words.

Artwork, photos and book covers will be presented in black and white and should be easily cropped or reduced. Scanned photos and book jackets should be in .tiff format.

Published books or galleys can also be submitted for review to Attn: Book Reviewer. Please also include a 25-50 word synopsis, artist’s bio and publication information.

Reader's Review
Readers who want to share their suggestions on books they've read can submit their suggestions by mail or feel free to e-mail a 3-10 sentence review to gifted_voices@hotmail.com. Please include the book's title, author and publisher (if available) when submitting a review.

Contact Information
Submissions, advertising requests, Promotional materials, touring schedules galleys, etc., can be mailed to Gifted Voices, 116 NW 13th Street, Suite 182, Gainesville, Florida 32601. Those with Internet access can contact the publisher, Janell Singleton, via e-mail at gifted_voices@hotmail.com.

Subscription Information
A one year subscription (12 issues) can be purchase for $25 a year by sending a check or money order along with the recipient's name and mailing address, to:

 

Gifted Voices
116 NW 13th Street, Suite 182
Gainesville, Florida 32601

Janell Singleton, Editor – Gifted Voices