When the waves get rough and sea levels rise, there's only one thing to do: keep your head above water.

Welcome to SOAK. Joining the proud legacy of the UTS Writers' Anthology, this edition seeks to make sense of a rapidly changing world facing its latest deluge.

From underwater waterslides to dogs in space, internal struggles to climbing mountains, this collection of short stories, creative non-fiction and poetry brings ecocentrism, humour, creativity and resilience to the shore.

Rich with diverse voices, this year's anthology shines a watery mirror to our current world and offers hope that despite the threats we face, we can still change the tide.

Introduced by acclaimed literary critic Beejay Silcox, we invite you to immerse yourself in the emerging talent from one of Australia's most celebrated creative writing programs.