You could become the next Community Author. The Black Authors Book Festival showcases authors from all over, however, the community votes on who will receive the prize.

Your book could be fiction or non-fiction. Please read all of the rules as there are some genres that we do not accept.

The winner will receive a Black Authors Award, notable media mention, a certificate, placement on our website, social media mention, mention in our newsletter, and the opportunity to read an excerpt from their book at the start of the honoring ceremony.

Submission Guidelines:

What books can be submitted - any published book, including self-publishing. Author books must be purchasable on major online bookstores.

Books that the we do not accept:

Textbooks, journals, books that promote hate, sexism, racism, abuse, horror, zodiac, astrology & numerology. However, if you’re not sure, please send us an email, prior to submission and we’ll help you discern.

Who can submit?:

Authors, publicists, girlfriends, boyfriends, neighbor, best friend, sister, brother, etc. Anyone can submit their work and anyone can submit on behalf of an author, however, only one submission per genre per author. Duplicate submissions will be disqualified and refunds will not be honored.

How do I submit?:

Mail an autographed copy to the attention of Darlene Williams to P.O. Box 900346 Far Rockaway, NY 11690 - include in the package your website, genre, email, and Certified Bank Check or United States Postal Money Order payable to: Black Authors Festival LLC - these are the only forms of acceptable payments.

Submission Cost:

You may submit only one book to each of the genres listed below. For each submission the cost is $255.00.

Once your submission is received and accepted, you will receive an email from us letting you know when you will appear on our website and when your constituents may begin voting for you.

The author with the most votes at the end will receive an email alerting them that they have won.

All winners must make their own travel, flight, and hotel accommodations for Sag Harbor 2025.

Click here to start your application