The Caribbean Writer (TCW) has issued a call for submissions for Volume 38 under the 2024 theme: “Legacies: Reckoning and Resolve.” The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2024.

Description: The Caribbean Writer (TCW) has issued a call for submissions for Volume 38 under the 2024 theme: “Legacies: Reckoning and Resolve.” We inherit the legacies of those who march before us, if not directly, some other way and so reckoning has become a way of life. Some suggest that what will save us is our resolve.

Contributors may submit works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays or one act plays which explore the ideas resonating within the region and its diaspora. The Caribbean should be central to the work, or the work should reflect a Caribbean heritage, experience or perspective. Prospective authors should submit all creative works: drama, fiction and poetry manuscripts, through the online portal ONLY at www.thecaribbeanwriter.org/online-submission. Submit Word files only (no PDFs). Note that TCW no longer accepts hardcopy submissions.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Individuals may submit poems (3 maximum), short stories (2 maximum) and personal essays (2 maximum) on general topics as well as on the theme. The maximum length (for short stories and personal essays) is 3500 words. Only previously unpublished work will be considered. The term “previously published” covers print and electronic publication —including on social media platforms, and self-published items. The Caribbean Writer does not accept simultaneous submissions (items being considered for publication elsewhere). The prospective author should provide contact information including mailing address, phone number, any professional affiliations, brief biographical information (no more than 100 words and such as appears under the “Contributors” section of the journal). In the event that the author’s contact information changes, all updates should be made by the author by logging into the online account.

Artists interested in having their artwork considered for use by TCW should submit electronic files in vertical format as PNG or JPEG files with a resolution of 300 dpi or greater. The journal also accepts black and white art (line drawings, sketches, block prints, etc.). The journal does not accept graphic poetry or narratives. [. . .]

Submissions are accepted from January 1 to December 31 each year and are considered for the journal that will be published the following year. (In other words, volume 38 will be published in 2024 and entries submitted between January 1 and December 31 of 2023 will be considered for volume 38. The deadline for submissions each year is December 31. For volume 38, the deadline has been extended to January 31 of 2024. Submit Word files at www.thecaribbeanwriter.org/online-submission/

For more information and complete guidelines, contact The Caribbean Writer at editor@thecaribbeanwriter.org

Also see https://www.thecaribbeanwriter.org/online-submission/