The Caribbean Writer is currently seeking submissions for its 21st (2007) issue. The 20th Anniversary Volume of the annual anthology, which features the work of writers in the Caribbean and literature with a Caribbean focus, was recently released. Editor and UVI Professor Marvin E. Williams said that the longevity of the anthology speaks to the continued need of an outlet for writers of the region and literature about the Caribbean."It is not easy to keep these types of magazines alive, Prof. Williams said. “ It demonstrates that "The Caribbean Writer" is indeed performing its mission."
The international anthology published each summer features the work of writers in the region and abroad, including writers and artists from the Virgin Islands. In its continuing mission to encourage creative writing and criticism in the region, "The Caribbean Writer" publishes book reviews, drama, personal essays, poetry, short fiction, translations, and special sections that celebrate the work of acclaimed writers.
Among the highlights in the Volume 20 anniversary issue are poetry and prose of the renowned Jamaican writer Opal Palmer Adisa. The poetry and fiction components include work by Delores Gauntlett, Berkeley Wendell Semple, Tregenza Roach, Ian McDonald, V. Corso, and Lelawatee Manoo-Rahming. The journal features art from the Virgin Islands – portraying festive dance and musical scenes typical of anniversary celebrations. It also contains book reviews by an international gathering of critics and intellectuals. The cover artwork is by artist Sue Snow. The volume also includes an index of all work published in Volume 16 through Volume 20.
Looking towards the future Prof. Williams, editor for the past four years, plans to build upon the anthology's solid foundation built largely by its founder and first editor Dr. Erika Waters. "We always want to be fresh," he said. As the editor, his goal is to accept writing and discover writers that "break new ground."
Writers are encouraged to submit poems, short stories, personal essays and one-act plays. Only previously unpublished work will be considered. (If self-published, give details.) Include brief biographical information and put name, address, telephone number, email address (if any) and title of manuscript on a separate sheet of paper. Only the title should appear on the manuscript.
All submissions are eligible for the following prizes: The Canute A. Brodhurst Prize for best short story; The Daily News Prize for best poetry; The David Hough Literary Prize to a Caribbean author; The Marguerite Cobb-McKay Prize to a Virgin Island author and The Charlotte and Isidor Paiewonsky Prize for first time publication in The Caribbean Writer.
Mail submissions to The Caribbean Writer, University of the Virgin Islands, RR 1, Box 10,000, Kingshill, USVI 00850-9781 or submit electronically to qmars@uvi.edu or submit@thecaribbeanwriter.com. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2006 (postmarked).
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4 comments:
thanks for the reminder!
eemanee, submit one of the 2 short stories you plan to write
hmmm i actually should submit something, maybe i can find some old unpublished poetry that would fit
Yes, you should!
I've been submiiting to them for twenty years now. They also need the support of writers and the community of writers/friends.
Give it a try!
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