Mascara Literary Review Disability Anthology A project of Mascara Literary Review (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About We’re seeking unpublished creative nonfiction writing, poetry, and new experimental prose for an anthology of creative writing by disabled and neurodivergent writers.To be edited by Mascara and published by NewSouth Publishing the anthology focuses on the perspectives and voices of First Nations and CaLD, disabled writers as well as those with multiple marginalities.This anthology of creative writing seeks to challenge dominant power structures, through a disability justice approach, by platforming nonfiction and nonfiction poetry writers and amplifying intersectional voices whose stories are so often unfairly erased. The ongoing pandemic has revealed the deep inequalities and barriers faced by First Nations disabled people and CaLD disabled people. They have been, and they continue to be disproportionately impacted. Through the vivid nonfiction writing by disabled and neurodivergent First Nations and CaLD writers, this anthology will offer community building and a deeper understanding.The call out is open to diverse styles within the genre, including new experimental writing alongside established creative non-fiction and consideration of theoretical essays. Country of Publication & Year Established Australia Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, All sexual identities, Neurodivergent people, People with disabilities.Lengths: Essay: Up to 3,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Health/Medicine: See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: AUD $500.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, All sexual identities, Neurodivergent people, People with disabilities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 200 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Health/Medicine: See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: AUD $500.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe Mascara Literary Review Disability Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsMascara Literary ReviewMascara Literary Review Anthology CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only