COMING SOON! CURRENTLY IN SEARCH OF STAFF & GENRE REVIEWERS!
COMING SOON! CURRENTLY IN SEARCH OF STAFF & GENRE REVIEWERS!
After retiring from the US workforce in 2023, I set my sights on inland Portugal. Here, amidst the cork and pine forests, I found marbled and tiled towns where the only way to discover most artists was to take a walkabout. Every day over the last two years has been one of new discoveries.
With Black Door Review, I am excited to bring the – often hidden – creativity to be found in Portugal’s central Alentejo region to a wider, global audience. I invite you to explore the culture of this region through local literary and visual/textile arts talents with our publication.
With gratitude, we hope you will make Black Door Review your source for inspiration.
The purpose of Black Door Review is to celebrate the language and visual expression in Portugal’s central Alentejo region.
Black Door Review's mission is to serve as a creative home for central Alentejo writers and visual/textile artists; invite meaningful connection through story and expression; foster an interest in these works.
Our core values direct us toward our goals and define our identity both internally and externally and will be actively exemplified in each and every publication by every staff member.
The creative process is the progression from initial inspiration to final execution.
Valuing different perspectives, backgrounds, and ways of thinking will fuel innovation.
Creating a shared purpose and connection by building something extraordinary — together!
At Back Door Review, our goals are SMART: by establishing clear, attainable, and meaningful objectives we can directly support our purpose and mission while upholding our core values.
by publishing original works that cite the author or artist
by publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, visual arts, textile arts
by providing a maker's space to provide a glimpse into the creative process
by publishing written works in their original language (of Portuguese)
by providing an English translation
by publishing diverse talentss to provide inpiration and pique interest
by cultivating partners and sponsors
by keeping submission fees low
by eventually paying staff stipends
This team member reviews final copy and submissions; ensures alignment with Black Door's purpose, values, mission, and goals. Connects with potential partners and supporters to promote Black Door Review and to support team members in their roles.
This team member takes direction from the Editor-in chief and provides quality assurance by assisting with website issues, managing email lists, ensuring publication
This team member takes direction from the Associate Editor and creates and manages content across newsletters, the website, and social media platforms. Handles public-facing communications, event documentation, and analytics.
These team members organize incoming submissions as the journal’s first-line editors, curates recommendations for publication, and offers editorial feedback as part of the review process.
If you’re interested in contributing to the future of Black Door Review, please reach out with a brief note of interest and relevant experience. We especially welcome those with backgrounds in writing, publishing, visual arts, and communication — and especially those passionate about the arts & culture.
Any monetary donation makes an impact. Startup costs are currently funded by a single source.To support our goal of being a fiscally responsible publications, we would eventually like to provide artists and staff with stipends and keep our publication free of charge. Donors will receive a mention on our website.
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