Deadline: 28 February 2011
Asian Canadians are by no means a homogenous group. In addition to differences in taste, style, education, look, and social status, the pan-Asian community, as with Canadian society at large, is made up of many different generations. Baby Boomers (b. 1946-64), Generation X’ers (b. 1965-78) and the emerging wave of Generation Y’ers (b. 1980 onwards) interpret the Asian Canadian experience from their own unique perspectives and vantage points. The next issue of Ricepaper will be devoted to stories, ideas, and illustrations around the broad theme of “Generations.”
Ricepaper is pleased to accept creative and critical writing about the generations that have come before us, and the generations that will largely determine life in the 21st century. Do you wonder how members of a society so accustomed to “the new, the trendy and the innovative” can honour their own cultural and familial history? How does the new and relatively privileged generation relate to traditional notions of hierarchy and authority? What creates a perceived generation gap, anyhow? Is ageism simply proof of the need for individual power and self-fulfillment? And how do Asian Canadians keep abreast of current affairs and complex issues, while honouring the wisdom and experience of their predecessors? When wrestling with these questions, may we always remember those who walked, fought and laughed before us…
One generation plants the trees, and another gets the shade- Chinese proverb
We accept writing in the following forms and genres:
Quite literally, creative: previously unpublished short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, play excerpts, and works of translation (should not exceed 6,000 words),
Features: articles that offer original analysis and coverage on the magazine’s quarterly
theme (2,500 to 3,000 words),
Profiles: narratives on emerging and prominent Asian Canadian artists, cultural activists, alternative publishers, independent filmmakers and performers (2,000 to 2,500 words),
Columns and commentary: usually first-person, opinion pieces (1,500 to 2,000 words) that deal with important trends, memorable events, and socio-cultural issues affecting the Asian Canadian community, and Cultural reviews: critical and reflective summaries (500 to 1,000 words) of books, dance, theatre, film/media, visual art and special events in the Canadian arts milieu.
We accept writing from authors from all cultural backgrounds. Non-fiction content should be of interest to a diverse, educated Canadian readership. Fiction should contain storylines, characters or themes pertinent to the Asian Canadian demographic.
Please include a short biographical note (less than 50 words) and writing credits with your submission. Send queries and/or final drafts to editor@ricepapermagazine.ca (c/o Eury Chang) no later than February 28, 2011. For consideration, early submissions are highly encouraged.
More information here.
Asian Canadians are by no means a homogenous group. In addition to differences in taste, style, education, look, and social status, the pan-Asian community, as with Canadian society at large, is made up of many different generations. Baby Boomers (b. 1946-64), Generation X’ers (b. 1965-78) and the emerging wave of Generation Y’ers (b. 1980 onwards) interpret the Asian Canadian experience from their own unique perspectives and vantage points. The next issue of Ricepaper will be devoted to stories, ideas, and illustrations around the broad theme of “Generations.”
Ricepaper is pleased to accept creative and critical writing about the generations that have come before us, and the generations that will largely determine life in the 21st century. Do you wonder how members of a society so accustomed to “the new, the trendy and the innovative” can honour their own cultural and familial history? How does the new and relatively privileged generation relate to traditional notions of hierarchy and authority? What creates a perceived generation gap, anyhow? Is ageism simply proof of the need for individual power and self-fulfillment? And how do Asian Canadians keep abreast of current affairs and complex issues, while honouring the wisdom and experience of their predecessors? When wrestling with these questions, may we always remember those who walked, fought and laughed before us…
One generation plants the trees, and another gets the shade- Chinese proverb
We accept writing in the following forms and genres:
Quite literally, creative: previously unpublished short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, play excerpts, and works of translation (should not exceed 6,000 words),
Features: articles that offer original analysis and coverage on the magazine’s quarterly
theme (2,500 to 3,000 words),
Profiles: narratives on emerging and prominent Asian Canadian artists, cultural activists, alternative publishers, independent filmmakers and performers (2,000 to 2,500 words),
Columns and commentary: usually first-person, opinion pieces (1,500 to 2,000 words) that deal with important trends, memorable events, and socio-cultural issues affecting the Asian Canadian community, and Cultural reviews: critical and reflective summaries (500 to 1,000 words) of books, dance, theatre, film/media, visual art and special events in the Canadian arts milieu.
We accept writing from authors from all cultural backgrounds. Non-fiction content should be of interest to a diverse, educated Canadian readership. Fiction should contain storylines, characters or themes pertinent to the Asian Canadian demographic.
Please include a short biographical note (less than 50 words) and writing credits with your submission. Send queries and/or final drafts to editor@ricepapermagazine.ca (c/o Eury Chang) no later than February 28, 2011. For consideration, early submissions are highly encouraged.
More information here.
