South Asia Speaks
@southasiaspeaks.bsky.social
A literary mentorship for emerging writers in South Asia.
2026 applications NOW OPEN!
www.southasiaspeaks.org
2026 applications NOW OPEN!
www.southasiaspeaks.org
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Zeyad Masroor Khan (SAS 2021) was mentored by Isaac Chotiner. His memoir City on Fire was published by HarperCollins in 2023. City on Fire also won the 2024 Crossword Book Award for Best Nonfiction.
Zeyad Masroor Khan (SAS 2021) was mentored by Isaac Chotiner. His memoir City on Fire was published by HarperCollins in 2023. City on Fire also won the 2024 Crossword Book Award for Best Nonfiction.
September 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Zeyad Masroor Khan (SAS 2021) was mentored by Isaac Chotiner. His memoir City on Fire was published by HarperCollins in 2023. City on Fire also won the 2024 Crossword Book Award for Best Nonfiction.
Zeyad Masroor Khan (SAS 2021) was mentored by Isaac Chotiner. His memoir City on Fire was published by HarperCollins in 2023. City on Fire also won the 2024 Crossword Book Award for Best Nonfiction.
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome Roman Gautam as our Non-fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome Roman Gautam as our Non-fiction mentor!
September 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome Roman Gautam as our Non-fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome Roman Gautam as our Non-fiction mentor!
Thank you for amplifying, @armorysqprize.bsky.social!
Opportunity alert! Our friends @southasiaspeaks.bsky.social are accepting applications for their fellowship program now through Sept. 30 from emerging translators living in South Asia.
Learn more & apply here: www.southasiaspeaks.org/fellowship/. Good luck to all!
Learn more & apply here: www.southasiaspeaks.org/fellowship/. Good luck to all!
September 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thank you for amplifying, @armorysqprize.bsky.social!
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome Diksha Basu as our fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome Diksha Basu as our fiction mentor!
September 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome Diksha Basu as our fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome Diksha Basu as our fiction mentor!
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Aotemsü Jamir (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Madhuri Vijay on a satirical novella set in Nagaland.
Aotemsü Jamir (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Madhuri Vijay on a satirical novella set in Nagaland.
September 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Aotemsü Jamir (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Madhuri Vijay on a satirical novella set in Nagaland.
Aotemsü Jamir (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Madhuri Vijay on a satirical novella set in Nagaland.
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Dinesh Kafle (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Srinath Perur on a translation of Nayan Raj Pandey’s fiction from Nepali to English.
Dinesh Kafle (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Srinath Perur on a translation of Nayan Raj Pandey’s fiction from Nepali to English.
September 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Dinesh Kafle (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Srinath Perur on a translation of Nayan Raj Pandey’s fiction from Nepali to English.
Dinesh Kafle (SAS 2024) worked with mentor Srinath Perur on a translation of Nayan Raj Pandey’s fiction from Nepali to English.
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Nusrat Jafri (SAS 2021) was mentored by Aanchal Malhotra. Her memoir This Land We Call Home was published by Penguin Random House India in 2024.
Nusrat Jafri (SAS 2021) was mentored by Aanchal Malhotra. Her memoir This Land We Call Home was published by Penguin Random House India in 2024.
September 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Nusrat Jafri (SAS 2021) was mentored by Aanchal Malhotra. Her memoir This Land We Call Home was published by Penguin Random House India in 2024.
Nusrat Jafri (SAS 2021) was mentored by Aanchal Malhotra. Her memoir This Land We Call Home was published by Penguin Random House India in 2024.
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome Sanam Maher as our Non-fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome Sanam Maher as our Non-fiction mentor!
September 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome Sanam Maher as our Non-fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome Sanam Maher as our Non-fiction mentor!
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Delighted to mentor another talented aspiring writer for @southasiaspeaks.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Delighted to mentor another talented aspiring writer for @southasiaspeaks.bsky.social
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome V. V. Ganeshananthan as our Fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome V. V. Ganeshananthan as our Fiction mentor!
September 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Excited to welcome V. V. Ganeshananthan as our Fiction mentor!
Excited to welcome V. V. Ganeshananthan as our Fiction mentor!
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Atharva Pandit (SAS 2021) was mentored by Prayaag Akbar. His novel Hurda was published by Bloomsbury in 2023, and also won the 2024 Godrej Lit Live Prize for Best First Book.
Atharva Pandit (SAS 2021) was mentored by Prayaag Akbar. His novel Hurda was published by Bloomsbury in 2023, and also won the 2024 Godrej Lit Live Prize for Best First Book.
September 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Atharva Pandit (SAS 2021) was mentored by Prayaag Akbar. His novel Hurda was published by Bloomsbury in 2023, and also won the 2024 Godrej Lit Live Prize for Best First Book.
Atharva Pandit (SAS 2021) was mentored by Prayaag Akbar. His novel Hurda was published by Bloomsbury in 2023, and also won the 2024 Godrej Lit Live Prize for Best First Book.
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Shah Tazrian Ashrafi (SAS 2023) was mentored by Karan Mahajan. His book The Hippo Girl and other Stories was published by Hachette India in 2024.
Shah Tazrian Ashrafi (SAS 2023) was mentored by Karan Mahajan. His book The Hippo Girl and other Stories was published by Hachette India in 2024.
September 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Hear from our alumni about the program!
Shah Tazrian Ashrafi (SAS 2023) was mentored by Karan Mahajan. His book The Hippo Girl and other Stories was published by Hachette India in 2024.
Shah Tazrian Ashrafi (SAS 2023) was mentored by Karan Mahajan. His book The Hippo Girl and other Stories was published by Hachette India in 2024.
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Delighted to welcome Mahesh Rao as a fiction mentor for 2026!
Delighted to welcome Mahesh Rao as a fiction mentor for 2026!
September 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Delighted to welcome Mahesh Rao as a fiction mentor for 2026!
Delighted to welcome Mahesh Rao as a fiction mentor for 2026!
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Delighted to welcome Prayaag Akbar as a fiction mentor for 2026!
Delighted to welcome Prayaag Akbar as a fiction mentor for 2026!
September 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
MEET THE MENTORS 2026!
Delighted to welcome Prayaag Akbar as a fiction mentor for 2026!
Delighted to welcome Prayaag Akbar as a fiction mentor for 2026!
🚨Thrilled to announce that applications for the Class of 2026 are now OPEN! 🚨
Application form available on our website at southasiaspeaks.org/apply/. Please read our website's eligibility and exclusion criteria carefully, as they may have changed.
Application form available on our website at southasiaspeaks.org/apply/. Please read our website's eligibility and exclusion criteria carefully, as they may have changed.
September 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🚨Thrilled to announce that applications for the Class of 2026 are now OPEN! 🚨
Application form available on our website at southasiaspeaks.org/apply/. Please read our website's eligibility and exclusion criteria carefully, as they may have changed.
Application form available on our website at southasiaspeaks.org/apply/. Please read our website's eligibility and exclusion criteria carefully, as they may have changed.
This month on our paid Substack, we have a rare and exclusive insight into a Masterclass event—Isaac Chotiner in conversation with Devika Rege about her novel Quarterlife, her writing life, and her thoughts on narrative craft. Full conversation here! southasiaspeaks.substack.com/p/devika-reg...
August 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
This month on our paid Substack, we have a rare and exclusive insight into a Masterclass event—Isaac Chotiner in conversation with Devika Rege about her novel Quarterlife, her writing life, and her thoughts on narrative craft. Full conversation here! southasiaspeaks.substack.com/p/devika-reg...
We are delighted to announce the mentors for the Class of 2026!
🚨Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025 - just a few days more to go! Please read our updated guidelines carefully.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
🚨Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025 - just a few days more to go! Please read our updated guidelines carefully.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
August 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We are delighted to announce the mentors for the Class of 2026!
🚨Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025 - just a few days more to go! Please read our updated guidelines carefully.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
🚨Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025 - just a few days more to go! Please read our updated guidelines carefully.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
Here is a little about our application process, including some key dates. Mark your calendars and polish your applications and writing samples—we're looking forward to hearing from you.
🚨Applications open on September 1, 2025.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
🚨Applications open on September 1, 2025.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
August 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Here is a little about our application process, including some key dates. Mark your calendars and polish your applications and writing samples—we're looking forward to hearing from you.
🚨Applications open on September 1, 2025.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
🚨Applications open on September 1, 2025.
Website link in bio.🔗
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
In this month's free dispatch, we have an interview with Aanchal Malhotra, our Partition mentor, about a thrilling new update to our highly popular Partition genre.
Available to all our followers. But do consider subscribing! southasiaspeaks.substack.com/p/oral-histo....
Available to all our followers. But do consider subscribing! southasiaspeaks.substack.com/p/oral-histo....
August 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
In this month's free dispatch, we have an interview with Aanchal Malhotra, our Partition mentor, about a thrilling new update to our highly popular Partition genre.
Available to all our followers. But do consider subscribing! southasiaspeaks.substack.com/p/oral-histo....
Available to all our followers. But do consider subscribing! southasiaspeaks.substack.com/p/oral-histo....
Here is an overview of the mentorship genres we have on offer for 2026. For the upcoming year, we will be introducing an exciting new genre, Oral History. Stay tuned for more!
🚨Applications for 2026 open on September 1, 2025 and the deadline is September 30, 2025.
Website link in bio. 🔗
🚨Applications for 2026 open on September 1, 2025 and the deadline is September 30, 2025.
Website link in bio. 🔗
August 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Here is an overview of the mentorship genres we have on offer for 2026. For the upcoming year, we will be introducing an exciting new genre, Oral History. Stay tuned for more!
🚨Applications for 2026 open on September 1, 2025 and the deadline is September 30, 2025.
Website link in bio. 🔗
🚨Applications for 2026 open on September 1, 2025 and the deadline is September 30, 2025.
Website link in bio. 🔗
The most awaited time of the year is just around the corner! Here's a little about the South Asia Speaks fellowship.
🚨 Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025. Full guidelines on our official website: southasiaspeaks.org
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
🚨 Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025. Full guidelines on our official website: southasiaspeaks.org
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
August 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The most awaited time of the year is just around the corner! Here's a little about the South Asia Speaks fellowship.
🚨 Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025. Full guidelines on our official website: southasiaspeaks.org
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
🚨 Applications for the Class of 2026 open on September 1, 2025. Full guidelines on our official website: southasiaspeaks.org
#SouthAsiaSpeaks
🔔 BREAKING NEWS! 🔔 We’re thrilled to share that South Asia Speaks has been featured in the World Bank’s 2025 study Good Neighbours, which profiles cross-border organisations fostering regional cooperation in South Asia.
Full profile here! shorturl.at/IO07v
Full profile here! shorturl.at/IO07v
August 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🔔 BREAKING NEWS! 🔔 We’re thrilled to share that South Asia Speaks has been featured in the World Bank’s 2025 study Good Neighbours, which profiles cross-border organisations fostering regional cooperation in South Asia.
Full profile here! shorturl.at/IO07v
Full profile here! shorturl.at/IO07v
We’re thrilled to share that Subi Taba (SAS 2021) has been long-listed for the 2025 Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Sammaan award for her debut work of fiction, “Tales from the Dawn-lit Mountains”, a collection of short stories set in Arunachal Pradesh, published by Penguin India🏆📚
August 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’re thrilled to share that Subi Taba (SAS 2021) has been long-listed for the 2025 Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Sammaan award for her debut work of fiction, “Tales from the Dawn-lit Mountains”, a collection of short stories set in Arunachal Pradesh, published by Penguin India🏆📚
For our upcoming masterclass, we're very happy to welcome Akhil Sharma, multiple award-winning author, to South Asia Speaks, in conversation with SAS mentor and author of The Newlyweds, Mansi Choksi. Looking forward to hosting both of them!
As always, this event is reserved only for SAS fellows.
As always, this event is reserved only for SAS fellows.
July 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
For our upcoming masterclass, we're very happy to welcome Akhil Sharma, multiple award-winning author, to South Asia Speaks, in conversation with SAS mentor and author of The Newlyweds, Mansi Choksi. Looking forward to hosting both of them!
As always, this event is reserved only for SAS fellows.
As always, this event is reserved only for SAS fellows.
📣 In this month's paid Substack, SAS founder Sonia Faleiro spoke with historian and author Sam Dalrymple about his new book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia.
To unlock the entire conversation, subscribe here!
substack.com/@southasiasp...
To unlock the entire conversation, subscribe here!
substack.com/@southasiasp...
July 30, 2025 at 5:58 AM
📣 In this month's paid Substack, SAS founder Sonia Faleiro spoke with historian and author Sam Dalrymple about his new book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia.
To unlock the entire conversation, subscribe here!
substack.com/@southasiasp...
To unlock the entire conversation, subscribe here!
substack.com/@southasiasp...