Writers want readers and readers need writers, so rather than waiting for a publisher or a literary magazine to accept your submissions, you can have your writings featured here on BooksByBethel.com. There's no restriction on presenting your previously published writings so it's a great way to grow your readership.

Here are a few guidelines to help you navigate through the process with ease.

1. This space is open to feature the work of writers from the West Indies (in English). These countries include:

• The islands of the Bahamas
• Barbados
• Bermuda
• Cuba
• Jamaica
• Haiti
• The Dominican Republic
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Puerto Rico
• United States Virgin Islands
• Leeward Islands ( Anguilla (UK), St. Martin/Sint Maarten (Neth) (France), Saba (Neth), St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda)
• Windward Islands ( St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Grenada, Martinique (France)

2. The minimum age requirement for this page is 18 years. Younger writers may present their works on the Young Writers page.

3. Works shared must be the original work of the submitting writer.

4. In keeping with the site's guidelines, work submitted must be family-friendly. This platform will not publish work that glorifies bullying, rape, or self-harm. Writings should be free of profanity, sexually graphic content, erotica, hate speech, horror, witchcraft and occultism, sermons, promotion of violence etc. We reserve the right to decline or remove any writings that contain such content.

5. We encourage a courteous community. Be kind and constructive when commenting on someone's work. Writers are here to share and develop their skills.

6. By having your work featured on this site, writers/authors are indicating their agreement to abide by the Participant Agreement.