🌊 Across the Water – Volume II: CAPS Members Exclusive Submission Call 🌊
Krafty Page Chronicles invites you to submit to Volume II of Across the Water. Celebrate love, heritage, and culture, rooted in Caribbean experience but open to voices from the US and worldwide.
Your story matters—fellas, don’t be shy! Love, heritage, and perspective belong to everyone—guys, we’re listening! Feel free to share this opportunity with friends and family who may also want to contribute.
Submission Timeline
- Submissions Open: February 1, 2026
- Submissions Close: February 28, 2026
- Review & Selection: March 1 – March 14, 2026
- Design & Layout: March 15 – March 28, 2026
- Magazine Launch: March 30 – April 1, 2026
Who Can Submit?
- CAPS group members (first call exclusivity).
- Writers, poets, visual artists, and storytellers from Caribbean roots, the US, or global diaspora.
- Anyone whose work reflects heritage, migration, cultural memory, or lived experience.
What Can You Submit?
- Writing & Poetry: Personal essays, short stories, or poems exploring love, heritage, struggle, and cultural memory (Essays: 400–600 words | Poems: max 250 words).
- Visual Art: Painting, photography, or illustration reflecting culture, resilience, or metaphorical “roses and thorns” (High-res, 300 dpi).
- Community Spotlight: Nominate someone in your community whose impact deserves recognition (250–300 words).
Suggested Themes
- Love inherited or carried across water or generations.
- Culture surviving struggle, adaptation, or diaspora.
- Roses and thorns: beauty and resilience through challenge.
- Contrarian perspectives on poetry, writing, publishing, or genres.
Submission Instructions
- Submit via the Google Form: Submit Here
- Include your name, location, category, and a 50-word bio.
- Include up to three images only: one bio picture + up to two project images (current or upcoming projects).
- Upload your writing or art files directly in the form.
Why Submit?
- Preserve culture and amplify your story.
- Showcase your art, writing, or community projects.
- Share perspectives often unseen, including male voices and experimental styles.
Extra Notes
- Original work only; submissions may be lightly edited for clarity and layout.
- Bold, experimental, and honest work is encouraged.
- Share your submission on social media with #SaltwaterStories.
CAPS members, your voice matters. Submit via the Google Form first, before we open submissions to the wider public. Share your story, your art, your projects, or nominate someone whose work deserves recognition. Across the Water honors resilience, beauty, and culture—let’s preserve it together.
See Instructions on How to SubmitPlease Note:
- Submission Review: All submissions will be reviewed by the editorial team. We reserve the right to accept or reject any submission.
- Inclusivity & Non-Discrimination: Krafty Page ChronicleS is committed to providing a safe and inclusive platform. Submissions that contain hate speech, discrimination, harassment, or content that violates community standards will not be accepted.
- Image Guidelines: You may submit up to three images: one bio photo and up to two project-related images (300 dpi recommended).
- Copyright: Submissions must be original work. By submitting, you grant Krafty Page ChronicleS permission to use your work for publication and promotional purposes.
- Questions or Issues? Please use the comment section below.
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Q: What exactly are we writing about?
A: You are writing about lived experience.
This issue centers on love, culture, and resilience across water, borders, and generations. At its core, Across the Water – Volume II explores how people carry identity, memory, and creativity, whether rooted in the Caribbean, the United States, or across the global diaspora.
You may write about:
• Love as inheritance, devotion, loss, healing, or survival
• Culture that is passed down, reclaimed, or redefined
• Beauty and struggle expressed through the metaphor of roses and thorns
• Migration, belonging, or life lived between worlds
• Community impact and unsung voices that deserve recognition
• Perspectives that challenge traditional views of poetry, writing, publishing, or genre
This is not about perfection or polish. It is about honesty, perspective, and voice.
If your story reflects where you come from, what shaped you, or how you see the world, it belongs here.