{"id":2235,"date":"2023-03-25T02:30:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T02:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/?page_id=2235"},"modified":"2023-03-30T18:36:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T18:36:30","slug":"literary-submissions-contests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/literary-submissions-contests\/","title":{"rendered":"Literary Submissions & Contests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We heard you’re a writer looking to get your work into publications or enter some contrasts and win! We’ve gathered a few submission opportunities and contests that you can check out below and get started submitting your work to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Caribbean Writer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submissions for Volume 37 of The Caribbean Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submissions Between: January 10th-December 31st, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Essays or One Act Plays <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BCLF Elizabeth Nunez Caribbean-American Writer\u2019s Prize<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For unpublished Caribbean writers over the age of 18 who have U.S. citizenship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submissions Between May 1s-July 1st, 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Original Fiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Island Voices Caribbean Contemporary Classics Short Story Prize<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For unpublished Caribbean writers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 15th 2021-March 31st, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Short Story (any genre) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For books published by Caribbean writers in the past calendar year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: passed (check back in the fall!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Literary Non-Fiction <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Johnson and Amoy Achong Caribbean Writers Prize<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual award for emerging Caribbean writers living and working in the Anglophone Caribbean ($20,000 award, 3-day long networking retreat in London, and a year-long mentor to support the winning writer with their literary projects)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: passed (check back in the fall!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing competition for prize money and publication on the Birds Caribbean website. Open to any Caribbean national age 16 and over<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: April 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry and Short Story <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pree<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in unpublished works from Caribbean writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: OPEN – Closes April 30th, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Essays, Articles, Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Short Stories, Poetry, and Photo Essays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Puerto del Sol <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking emerging writers for publication in the Puerto del Sol literary journal (specifically for the Black Voices series and the Voz series)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: Submissions for publication are always open! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry, Essays, Fiction, Multi-Modal Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moko Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking emerging and established writers whose writing reflect the Caribbean heritage or experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: Submissions are always open<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Short Stories, Poems, Interviews, Essays, Reviews of books, Art, Photography, and other types of Visual Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peatsmoke Journal <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking previously unpublished works<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: OPEN – Closes April 14th, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry, Fiction, and Non-Fiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Split Lip Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free submissions for black writers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: ALWAYS OPEN – Multiple Submission Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry and Flash Fiction <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Small Axe Project<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking work from\/surrounding Caribbean writers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: Rolling Submissions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Literary Discussions, Interviews, Reviews, Short Fiction, Poetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two Lines Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking translations from Franco-Caribbean writers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: OPEN – Closing March 31st, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry translations, pPose translations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hayden\u2019s Ferry Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Submissions for black and indigenous writers <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: OPEN – Closing March 31st, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry, Prose, Translations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Diverse Writers Grant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking work from writers from underrepresented groups(writers of color, queer writers, disabled writers, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: July 1st – 31, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Speculative Fiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Diverse Worlds Grant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking work that best represents a diverse world, regardless of writer\u2019s background<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: July 1st – 31, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Speculative Fiction <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peepal Tree Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking work from Caribbean and British writers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: ALWAYS OPEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joyland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free submissions for Black writers and they pay $100\/piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: ALWAYS OPEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Short Stories, Creative Non-Fiction, Novel Excerpts <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bridport Prize<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking work written in English from any artist aged 16 and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: OPEN – Closing May 31, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Short Stories, Flash Fiction, Poetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Porkbelly Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking small chapbooks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: MULTIPLE DEADLINES ACCORDING TO GENRE OF SUBMISSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry & Prose, Flash Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Graphic Narratives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sundress Publications<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking full length manuscripts. Fee waivers for BIPOC authors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 31st, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Space & Time Issue #141<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking stories up to 10k words and poetry up to 40 lines ($.01\/word and $5\/poem)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: MULTIPLE DEADLINES ACCORDING TO GENRE OF SUBMISSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Fiction, Poetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Azantian Literary Agency<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please submit to one agent at a time with a maximum of two ALA agents per work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: MULTIPLE AGENTS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Novel, Graphic Novel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Archetype <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking submissions from both emerging and established writers and artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: June 1st – August 6th 2023 (fall issue)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Essays, Poetry, Fiction, Interviews, Reviews, Impassioned Musings, Photography, & Art <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Detroit Lit Mag<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking a wide range of work from established and emerging writers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: ALWAYS OPEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry, Fiction, & Non-Fiction <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Propel Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking submissions from poets based in the UK or Ireland who have yet to publish their first full length poetry collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: OPEN – Closing March 31st, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Poetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adda Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: Currently Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

adda<\/em> is the online literary magazine of the Commonwealth Foundation.<\/a> It publishes creative work by writers and illustrators from across the Commonwealth. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We heard you’re a writer looking to get your work into publications or enter some contrasts and win! We’ve gathered a few submission opportunities and contests that you can check out below and get started submitting your work to! The Caribbean Writer Submissions for Volume 37 of The Caribbean Writer Submissions Between: January 10th-December 31st, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2235","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2235"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2483,"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2235\/revisions\/2483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/createcaribbean.org\/cwr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}