Fiction
The Caribbean Writer
Closes 19 Dec 2026
- Length
- Up to 3,500 words
- Pay
- Not stated
- Fee
- No fee
- Simultaneous
- Not allowed
- Reprints
- Original only
What they accept
The Caribbean Writer, published by the University of the Virgin Islands, is accepting submissions for Volume 41 on the theme "Routes, Roots and Returns: The Tides We Carry" through December 19, 2026. Fiction must be central to the Caribbean or reflect a Caribbean heritage, experience, or perspective, may run up to 3,500 words, and up to two short stories may be submitted. Only previously unpublished work is considered, simultaneous submissions are not accepted, and there are no fees to submit or publish.
Literary
- AI policy
- Authors must certify that no part of the work was written, generated, translated, substantially revised, or otherwise completed using artificial intelligence, machine-learning software, large language models, or generative text tools, except as expressly disclosed to The Caribbean Writer in writing before publication; ordinary spelling, grammar, formatting, search, citation, accessibility, and word-processing tools are excluded.
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