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15/08/2023

“The publishing industry has a long way to go in terms of diversity. We may be able to read more stories by writers from marginalised communities, but the structure needs to be changed from the inside. Publishing in Australia is still predominantly white, cisgender and heterosexual — from the agents, to the editors, to the marketing and publicity teams, to the booksellers, to the interviewers and hosts. It’s not enough for major publishing houses to have a small diversity board or token hires; if we want true diversity and representation, we need systematic change.”

sydney khoo’s story, ‘返屋企 [faan uk kei]’, won the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with sydney, plus their award-winning story!

sydney khoo’s story, [faan uk kei], won the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with sydney, plus their award-winning story! * Congratulations on winning the 2023 Rachel F…

15/08/2023

“[A great short story is] one that grabs you immediately, tugs you along and pops you out the other end before you realise a few thousand words have passed. What does this for me is a combination of beautiful, understated prose, emotive characters, subtle but effective twists and a full-bodied storyline that makes you pause at the end, story still in hand. Do that in a tight space and I’m yours.”

Karen Howie Casey’s story, ‘Little Battles Everywhere’ placed second in the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Karen, plus her award-winning story!

Karen Howie Casey’s story Little Battles Everywhere placed second in the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Karen, plus her award-winning story! * Congratulations on …

15/08/2023

“It seems that the way diverse works are treated is indicative of larger assumptions placed on diverse individuals. Publishing doesn’t exist in a vacuum…I also think sometimes people want diverse authors to articulate their experiences in a specific way. Authentic, yet novel; vulnerable, but consumable. I don’t think representation is that simple.”

Sonal Kamble’s story, ‘Precious Horrors’ placed third in the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Sonal, plus her award-winning story!

Sonal Kamble’s story Precious Horrors placed third in the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Sonal, plus her award-winning story! * Congratulations on pla…

23/04/2023

✨Entries for the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction have now closed.✨

A huge thanks to everyone who submitted their work. Shortlisted writers will be contacted via email and announced online in June.

The 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction will be judged by Lip staff, as well as our panel of judges: Kate Mildenhall, Sara El Sayed, and Katherine Larsen.

This year's prize is supported by Penguin Random House Australia, Ultimo Press, UQP, Scribe Publications, Aniko Press, Fremantle Press, and the Queensland Writers Centre.

19/04/2023

“I want to see publishing spaces that make room for all kinds of storytelling.”

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the judges of the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction.

Today, meet publisher Katherine Larsen.

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the incredible people who make up the judging panel of the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Today, meet publisher Katherine Larsen. Tell us about Debut…

11/04/2023

“For some people, sharing stories of their authentic selves can be an act of revolt. I think a great short story, and a great story more broadly, has to come from a real place from within its author."

We're thrilled to introduce you to the judges of the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction.

Today, meet writer Sara El Sayed.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to the incredible people who make up the judging panel of the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Today, meet writer Sara El Sayed. * Your debut memoi…

26/03/2023

“I’m a lover of short fiction – from experimental to quiet to contemplative to high drama. As long as you suck me in completely to the story, I’m yours.”

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the judges of the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction.

Today, meet author Kate Mildenhall.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to the incredible people who make up the judging panel of the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Today, meet author Kate Mildenhall. * You’ve publish…

07/03/2023

Entries for the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction are NOW OPEN until 9pm Friday 21st April, 2023. Submit short stories up to 2000 words that engage with the theme ‘REVOLT’. Cash and books up for grabs!

Visit https://lipmag.com/about/the-rachel-funari-prize-for-fiction/ for all the details!

07/03/2023

You don’t owe prettiness to anyone.

29/08/2022

“I was inspired [to write this story] by the subtle ways in which immigrant women in my life and my community fight to hold on to their identity despite often being held back by ideals and cultural norms that reach out to them from far away. There are unspoken scripts that many women in my community are taught to memorise from a young age – how to speak, dress, breathe, dream. However, I also wanted to highlight that these women have so many dreams for themselves and their children, which they bring to life through hard work and sacrifice.”

Zarin Nuzhat’s story, ‘Sanjida Learns to Drive’, won the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Zarin, plus her award-winning story!

Zarin Nuzhat’s story, Sanjida Learns to Drive, won the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Zarin, plus her award-winning story! * Congratulations on winning the 2022 Rachel …

29/08/2022

“My favourite short stories are the ones that have absolute confidence in the world they build. Because you just don’t have time in a short story to fully develop the context, having the self-assurance to not explain everything, to give just the right amount of detail, is so important. It’s a real balancing act, but the ones that pull it off are the ones that leave the deepest impressions on me.”

Claire Alcock’s story, ‘The Reliquary’ placed second in the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Claire, plus their award-winning story!

Claire Alcock’s story The Reliquary placed second in the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Claire, plus their award-winning story! * Congratulations on placing 2nd in this…

29/08/2022

“I’m always interested in how concepts like class, race and gender influence relationships and everyday interactions in ways we aren’t always aware of or are willing to acknowledge. I see writing as a way to shine a light on uncomfortable truths and the characters and their stories are the vehicles for this.”

Zeynab Gamieldian’s story, ‘The Cleaner’ placed third in the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Zeynab, plus her award-winning story!

Zeynab Gamieldian’s story, The Cleaner placed third in the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Zeynab, plus her award-winning story! * Congratulations on placing…

20/06/2022

Huge congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction! 🏆✏️

Winning stories and author Q&As will be published online at lipmag.com

https://lipmag.com/arts/the-2022-rachel-funari-prize-for-fiction-the-winners/

think about it

06/06/2022

The Lip team is delighted to announce The Shortlist of the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Thank you to everyone who sent us their stories this year. We extend our congratulations to all shortlisted writers and look forward to announcing the winners at the Emerging Writers’ Festival on Monday 20th June.

More info below. ⬇️

https://lipmag.com/arts/the-2022-rachel-funari-prize-for-fiction-the-shortlist/

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19/04/2022

Entries for the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction have now closed. A huge thanks to everyone who submitted their work — we’re currently getting stuck into reading your stories! Shortlisted writers will be contacted via email next month, and announced on online. ✏️

The 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction will be judged by Lip staff, as well as our panel of esteemed judges: Julie Koh, Melissa Manning and Sonia Orchard.

This year’s prize is proudly supported by Aniko Press, UQP, Penguin Random House Australia, Ultimo Press, Fremantle Press, NewSouth Books, Scribe Publications, Queensland Writers Centre, Pan Macmillan Australia, PENinsula Literary Journal and the Emerging Writers’ Festival.

10/04/2022

"I don’t think I can be prescriptive about [what makes a great short story] because rules can always be broken in brilliant ways. What I can say is that I enjoy reading stories that I couldn’t have written myself – ones that make me curious about how the writer’s mind works."

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the incredible people who make up the judging panel of the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction.

Today, meet author Julie Koh.

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the incredible people who make up the judging panel of the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Today, meet author Julie Koh. * The Rachel Funari Prize for…

20/03/2022

"Over the years, I’ve read a lot of lovely swathes of writing that ultimately don’t make it as stories, so I’ll be looking for works with a beginning, middle, and end – some kind of change. I hope to be delighted and surprised."

Today, meet Melbourne-based author and lawyer, Melissa Manning.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to the incredible people who make up the judging panel of the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Today, meet author and lawyer, Melissa Manning. * Fi…

08/03/2022

The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. It recognises the contribution of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response to build a more sustainable future for all. (via www.unwomen.org)

07/03/2022

A must-watch.

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01/03/2022

Entries for the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction are NOW OPEN until 8pm Friday 15th April, 2022. Submit short stories up to 2000 words that engage with the theme 'AFTERMATH'. Cash and books up for grabs!

Visit https://lipmag.com/about/the-rachel-funari-prize-for-fiction/ for all the details!

Entries for the 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction are now open! * The 2022 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction is accepting entries of creative, insightful fiction up to 2000 words that engage with …

28/02/2022

“Unless our leaders take full responsibility for their own failings, abuse culture will continue to thrive inside parliament, setting a corrupt standard for the rest of the nation. It rots from the top. And by “full responsibility”, I mean proactive, preventative measures — not these reactive, bandaid, electioneering stunts like acknowledging past harm at the last minute. If you don’t take a strong stance to condemn abuse, you enable it.” – Grace Tame

28/02/2022

✨ Giveaway ✨

To celebrate its Australian release, and thanks to our wonderful friends at Scribe Publications, we have one copy of Becky Wanawatu’s debut novel, Auē, to give away to Australian readers.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Taukiri was born into sorrow. Auē can be heard in the sound of the sea he loves and hates, and in the music he draws out of the guitar that was his father’s. It spills out of the gang violence that killed his father and sent his mother into hiding, and the shame he feels about abandoning his eight-year-old brother to a violent home.

But Taukiri’s brother, Ārama, is braver than he looks, and he has a friend, and his friend has a dog, and the three of them together might just be strong enough to turn back the tide of sadness.

28/02/2022

“The women and girls of Australia deserve so much better than an improvement in the way that we publicly discuss the dangers that they face at home and in their daily lives. Put another way, last year wasn’t a march for acknowledgement. It wasn’t a march for coverage. It wasn’t a march for language. It was a march for justice. And that justice demands real change in our laws, as well as in our language, in our national culture, as well as our national conversation.” — Brittany Higgins

10/02/2022

Grace Tame, 2021 Australian of the Year, and Brittany Higgins, advocate for survivors of sexual assault and a victim of an alleged r**e, address the National...

08/02/2022

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17/11/2021

"In the face of continuing lockdowns, including widespread school closures, women are leaving their full-time jobs to care for children who may now be learning from home. This decision for women to be the ones to leave their job, moreover, is driven in large part by the reality that a wage gap persists for women, reinforcing long-standing stereotypes that women’s jobs are less important and less essential than men’s."

https://lipmag.com/featured/are-more-women-working-in-the-gig-economy-and-why-should-we-care/

The gig economy has been widely heralded as the future of work. Proponents celebrate it as a means for workers to escape the tyranny of the traditional workplace and to cultivate a career on their …

12/09/2021

"A great short story propels the reader forward, each line making you want to read the next one and the next and the next. Every detail, every sentence works hard to advance the narrative. Nothing should be superfluous. If your character is eating an egg sandwich at the bus stop, ask yourself why. Every detail has to reveal something about a character or situation, but it also needs to keep the story moving."

Tanya Vavilova’s story, Here I Am, placed third in the 2021 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Tanya, plus her award-winning story!

Tanya Vavilova’s story, Here I Am, placed third in the 2021 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Tanya, plus her award-winning story! * Congratulations on placing third in this ye…

01/09/2021

"My last remaining grandparent, my maternal grandmother, died the week my first child was born. So I wasn’t able to go to the funeral, and I hadn’t seen her in years. It’s a very specific type of grief, grieving for a family member you’re so disconnected from. So while it wasn’t my intention before I started, writing this story was cathartic. It was a way of distilling my own complicated feelings about being part of a diaspora onto the page."

Keshe Chow’s story, Lady Finger, won the 2021 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Keshe, plus her award-winning story!

Keshe Chow’s story, Lady Finger, won the 2021 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. Here’s a Q&A with Keshe, plus her award-winning story! * Congratulations on winning this year’s RFP for Fiction, K…

08/08/2021

“As much as there are things I absolutely love about breastfeeding, the intense bonding, the convenience of being a walking milk bar, the calories it supposedly burns, the truth is I didn’t actually know what I was signing up for. Not that knowing the challenges would have changed my decision to breastfeed – just saying a little heads up might have been nice,” writes Amelia Wasserman.

As much as there are things I absolutely love about breastfeeding, the intense bonding, the convenience of being a walking milk bar, the calories it supposedly burns, the truth is I didn’t actually…

22/06/2021

Huge congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction! 🏆📝📚

Winning stories and author Q&As will be published online at lipmag.com.

https://lipmag.com/arts/the-2021-rachel-funari-prize-for-fiction-the-winners/