Green Leaves / Red River
An international publication that will support eight poets and two emerging editors from CALD backgrounds to publish a full manuscript of poetry.
Applications close 24 November 2022.
Green Leaves / Red River is an international publication project by Centre for Stories in partnership with Red River Press based in Delhi.
The project supports eight poets from CALD backgrounds to publish a full manuscript of poetry. The project also provides two editorial fellowships to emerging editors from CALD backgrounds. Editorial Fellows will work with writers to develop a manuscript of high literary standard. The collections will be published over two years and sold individually as part of a series.
We are pleased to announce the following recipients have since published their works and are available to purchase here:
- Lakesong by Lakshmi Kanchi
- We Need To Talk by Manveen Kaur
- Burnt Tongue by Daley Rangi
- Flow by Luoyang Chen
- Serenity Wargada by Megan Ugle
- Viciously Poetic by Raf Gonzalez
- Under the Tattered Roof by Jerome Masamaka
- Woven Frays by Baran Rostamian
This project is possible with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
2022 recipients announced
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Lakshmi Kanchi
Poetry Manuscript
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Luoyang Chen
Poetry Manuscript
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Rafael Gonzalez
Poetry Manuscript
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Daley Rangi
Poetry Manuscript
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Baran Rostamian
Poetry Manuscript
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Jerome Masamaka
Poetry Manuscript
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Manveen Kaur
Poetry Manuscript
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Megan Ugle
Poetry Manuscript
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J Eh Kaw Thaw Saw
Editorial Fellow
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Marise Phillips
Editorial Fellow
Poetry Manuscript Submissions
Centre for Stories is accepting submissions for manuscripts of poetry* from emerging writers who identify as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse.**
Successful applicants will have their manuscript edited, published and launched in partnership with Centre for Stories and Red River.
Before applying, please read the Green Leaves Submissions Guidelines.
Submit your application via the form below.
Successful applicants will receive:
- Editorial support
- Print publication of their manuscript
- Royalty payments or upfront payment
- Profiling and access to Centre for Stories networks
Applications close on 24 November 2022.
Editorial Fellowship Applications
Open to emerging editors who identify as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse,** applicants are invited to submit their CV along with a statement of intent and purpose.
Successful Editorial Fellows will receive:
- A desk space at Centre for Stories,
- A stipend of $250 per publication,
- Mentor support from Robert Wood.
Applications close on 24 November 2022.
* We will not accept submissions of prose or multimedia formats.
** Centre for Stories would like to emphasise that we consider CaLD inclusive of people who identify as First Nations and/or People of Colour. As always, all of our programs encourage people who also identify as LGBTQIA+ and those living with disability to apply.