We are accepting submissions of pieces of short fiction, creative non-fiction, and excerpts from full-length work, inclusive of plays. Writers of fantasy and science-fiction are especially encouraged to apply.
Before sending submissions, please review the guidelines listed below:
- All prose submissions should be made in Times New Roman, font size 12, with double spacing.
- Submissions should be no longer than 2,500 words in length, although we reserve the right to make exceptions. Multiple submissions are encouraged, but should be included in the same document.
- In a cover letter attached, please include a short biography (no more than 400 words).
- Published pieces are intended to appeal to a wide audience, inclusive of children, therefore, stories that are overly graphic and/or laden with expletives will not be considered.
- Pieces written entirely or extensively in Creole and employing colloquial terms should be accompanied by a glossary if needed.
- Previously published works will be accepted, including blog entries, however, pieces that require major amounts of editing will not be considered.
- All submissions must be made to writersroom@stabroeknews.com. The column is intended to feature a new writer every week, however, repeat features will be considered.
- Receipt of submissions does not guarantee they will be published. Once a piece is selected, contributors will be contacted for an interview. There is no set time-frame for when this will occur as an influx of entries may sometimes lead to a delay in responses.
