Cowrie Crossings anthologies are led by Black women and celebrate Black stories in all their fullness: love and joy, memory and magic, rage and reverence.

Anthology One

Revealed December 26.
Our first anthology is almost ready to be revealed. Check back on December 26 for the announcement.

Calling Black Women Writers from the South

Cowrie Crossings is putting together a nonfiction anthology of personal essays by Black women writers from the South. It’s a secret for now, but if you’re a Black woman from the South with a story in you, we want you on the interest list.

This isn’t an application. Joining the list just means you’ll hear first. Full details, including the theme, guidelines, and pay, go out to writers selected from this list on May 4, 2027.

What to expect if you’re selected:

• One personal essay, about 2,500–5,000 words

• Essays due October 1, 2027

• The anthology publishes in early 2028

• Contributors are paid; terms shared May 4, 2027

You don’t need to have published an essay before.

The interest list is open through May 3, 2027.

Join the interest list → https://forms.gle/yevNJApCM1raZxzh7

Questions? Email cowriecrossings@gmail.com