Writing for Our Lives: Call for Submissions

Writing for Our Lives was conceived as an anthology of stories illuminating the urgency of the climate crisis for people and communities of Caribbean states marked by their varied yet substantial vulnerabilities. These stories will consider the implications for the health, livelihoods, culture, heritage, and well-being of the many who go unseen, unheard and, ultimately, unaccounted for in the decision-making of those with power, purveyors of our collective resources.  

The anthology will be published through the Trinidad and Tobago-based imprint Peekash Press, producing an initial e-book for international release at the annual landmark climate conference, COP29 in November 2024. A regional launch of print and audio publications will follow in the first quarter of 2025.  

The Call for Submissions for the Writing for Our Lives anthology under the Today Today, Congotay! project opens on 7 May, 2024. The application deadline is 7 June, 2024, at midnight AST time. No late entries will be accepted. 

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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to The Cropper Foundation. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information.

Please note, this competition is run by The Cropper Foundation, not the Commonwealth Foundation.