We consider reviews of new and recent books – as well as plays and films – of Caribbean interest, ie, about the Caribbean or written by Caribbean authors. Reviews may be of novels and poetry collections, films, plays, biographies and memoirs, books about history, art, culture, politics, and current affairs. Reviews must be written with intelligence and vigour for non-academic, non-specialist readers.

In addition, the CRB also includes original new works of fiction, poetry and essays about Caribbean literature and culture.

What Next?

Procedure
Most published material is commissioned, often on the basis of a writer's proposal, though we are happy to look at on-spec material without commitment, particularly if it is well illustrated. Writers we have not dealt with before are asked to submit "on spec" on the first occasion. It is always best to check before spending time writing copy.

Deadlines
Copy deadlines are three months ahead of publication.

Payment
Our standard rate is TT$1 per word. No fees are paid for promotional material.

Photographs
Additional fees are paid where the author supplies photographs to accompany written material. Pictures must be colour transparencies or prints of high quality; or 300 dpi (9x12") for digital submissions. Fees according to published size. All our publications depend heavily on good pictures, and buy stock material and commissioned photography as necessary.

Editing
All material is subject to editing changes at the editor's sole discretion. Major changes or rewrites will normally be discussed with the author. Where extensive editing or rewriting is required, each magazine reserves the right to make adjustments to the author's fee.

Submission
Material should be submitted on CD with accompanying hard copy, preferably in Pagemaker or Microsoft Word (.doc or .rtf format). Copy can also be accepted by email. Hard copy alone should be cleanly and clearly typed for scanning.

Terms and Conditions
Please read the Terms and Conditions for contributors.

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