Across the Water Vol. II – KPC CAPS Call

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.
• 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.