Library Submission Guidelines

Heritage invites all Black, Indigenous, and POC artists and creators submit to our online library.

For the Library:

  • Submissions to our Library are accepted on a rolling basis.

  • To submit to the library, we ask that creators submit a short bio 5-6 sentence bio along with the selected work directly to submissions@readheritage.com with the subject line “LIBRARY SUBMISSION.”

  • We only consider one library submission at a time.

  • We are unable to respond to each creator due to the value of submissions. Because of this, only accepted works will receive responses. Our deadline for response is 14 days.

    If you have not heard back after this 14 day period, feel free to submit a different piece for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Are submissions paid?

    • Submissions to our online library are currently unpaid.

  2. Do we have to be Black, Indigenous, or POC to submit?

    • Yes. While we appreciate all interest, our publications and community center the narratives of Black people, Indigenous people, and other People of Color.

  3. When will we hear back in regards to our submission?

    • Those who submit to the library will be notified of acceptance within 14 days of receipt of the submission.

  4. How are submissions to the library chosen?

    • Submissions to our library are chosen based on quality and accordance with our community values. Pieces submitted to our library have the opportunity to uniquely explore a wide range of topics at any time.

      We celebrate your narratives and contributions and are especially interested work honoring topics in culture, spirituality, ecology, and healing.

  5. How can I become a contributor to the library?

    • Contributor positions for our online library have a duration of 3 months. During these 3 months, contributors are asked to draft at least 2 articles for the library per month.

      Contributors are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, we ask that writers submit a portrait and short bio along with a portfolio of 3-4 pieces directly to submissions@readheritage.com with the subject line “CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATION.”

      Please note, these positions are considered separately from the standard library submission process.

      Include any website/additional online portfolio if applicable. Please note, these are volunteer positions and are unpaid.

Please reach out to submissions@readheritage.com with any additional questions regarding submissions.

All other questions and inquiries can be submitted through our contact form.