South Asia Speaks
southasiaspeaks.bsky.social
South Asia Speaks
@southasiaspeaks.bsky.social
A literary mentorship for emerging writers in South Asia.
2026 applications NOW OPEN!
www.southasiaspeaks.org
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Applications close September 30th at 10PM GMT. We've got our reading glasses on, so bring forth your best writing. We can't wait to read your applications.
September 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
If you’re a reader, writer, thinker, dreamer, aspiring SAS Fellow—or someone who wants to support our free, cross-border mentorship program, we recommend you read our Substack: southasiaspeaks.substack.com
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South Asia Speaks is a free, one-of-a-kind literary mentorship program for emerging, unpublished writers in South Asia. 📅 Applications open every September. Click to read South Asia Speaks, by SouthA...
southasiaspeaks.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Every free issue of our Substack brings you dispatches from our community: new writing, fellowships, residencies, and more. Every paid issue features essays, interviews, and other writerly delights—each one chosen with care.
August 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The SAS Masterclass is an exclusive opportunity for South Asia Speaks fellows to engage with the brightest minds. Hosted by SAS mentors, these virtual sessions offer a unique space for fellows to discuss craft and interact directly with writers who have shaped our generation.
August 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
This is a chance to join a vibrant, inclusive and hugely talented cohort of fellows and alumni.

Please read our updated guidelines carefully. We hope you're at work polishing those applications and writing samples!
August 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM