Writing grant
Aaron Vansintjan
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Announcing the Uneven Earth writing grant
At Uneven Earth, we believe in writing that avoids sweeping generalizations, intellectual shortcuts, and academic jargon. We would like to see more writing that speaks from personal experience and is engaged with the world politically. Our goal is to develop a conversation that is accessible, critical, and not afraid to deal with complex issues. You can read our mission statement here.
We are excited to announce the Uneven Earth Writing Grant. Through this grant, we have the possibility to fund two articles every month at $100 per article. While anyone can apply, we hope that this funding would go to those who might not otherwise have the ability to find resources to fund their work. Applications are on a rolling basis, and we aim to publish the first two pieces in March 2016.
We’re looking for content in any of the following formats:
-Storytelling and narratives
-Interviews
-Reports from the field: stories about research told in an engaging and accessible way
-Book reviews
-Opinion pieces
-Photo essays
And hope to focus on the following issues:
-Environmental justice
-Indigenous struggles
-Rural and peasant struggles
-Feminist and queer issues
-Gentrification and urban inequality
-Social movements and alternative politics
-Food politics
-Climate change
In order to apply, please send us an email including:
-Your topic and motivation
-A paragraph about yourself and why you'd like to write this piece
-Previous experience writing, including a writing sample if you wish to include one (we also encourage new writers and lack of experience will not disqualify your application)
If you would like to contribute but would like some feedback before submitting a proposal, or would like some ideas about what to write about, please do not hesitate to send us an email.
We value the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our website. We encourage, among others, Indigenous people, people of colour, disabled people, people identifying as LGBT*QI, women, formerly incarcerated or institutionalized people, immigrants, and people from working class backgrounds to apply. This list is not exhaustive, and we encourage applicants to describe other experiences that have affected them. We also understand that applicants may experience a number of these identities simultaneously in ways that reinforce and complicate their experience. We encourage these individuals to send in a proposal and to describe their unique contributions and perspectives in their applications.
Regards,
the Uneven Earth team
@unevenearth
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