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The Black List (paid hosting + evaluations)
- Final deadline
- Not a contest. Rolling: $30/month hosting, auto-renews monthly. Evaluations bought per read.
- Genres
- All genres
- Prize
- No prize. 8+ scores earn free hosting/evals and exposure to industry members who search the database; feeds partner fellowships.
- Notable alumni
- Industry-read platform; the annual Black List survey is separate and free.
Deadlines and entry fees
Entry fee: $30
Worth knowing before you enter
- monthly recurring fee (auto-renew)
- notes cost more than a month of hosting
- readers anonymous
- an evaluation is required to enter partner programs
Verified Oct 1, 2026 from the official page