Across the Water โ 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.
Submission Timeline
- Submissions Open: February 1, 2026
- Submissions Close: February 28, 2026
- Review & Selection: March 1 โ March 14, 2026
- Design & Layout: March 15 โ March 28, 2026
- Magazine Launch: March 30 โ 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: 400โ600 words | Poems: max 250 words).
- Visual Art: Painting, photography, or illustration reflecting culture, resilience, or metaphorical โroses and thornsโ (High-res, 300 dpi).
- Community Spotlight: Nominate someone in your community whose impact deserves recognition (250โ300 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.
- 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 cultureโletโs preserve it together.
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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 โ 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:
โข Love as inheritance, devotion, loss, healing, or survival
โข Culture that is passed down, reclaimed, or redefined
โข Beauty and struggle expressed through the metaphor of roses and thorns
โข Migration, belonging, or life lived between worlds
โข Community impact and unsung voices that deserve recognition
โข 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.