Asian Writers’ Collective is a publication dedicated to fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures and experiences among a global readership.
Oh wow! This is such an amazing initiative, Tiffany. I can’t wait to read all your recommendations and really savor them. Thank you for recommending my writing, too - I am beyond honored! My greatest wish these days is to have more time to read, since Substack keeps churning out these amazing, like-minded, and like-hearted writers. I applaud your efforts here at cultivating greater community and appreciation around Asian-American writing.👏🏼
Ooooh this is such a fantastic directory for those of us who want to delve deeper into such subject matters- thank you for putting this together! I’m always interested in reading more 💛
Tiffany, wow, thank you so much for this gift. I’m so touched by how thoughtfully you read and receive my writing, and also by how you connect with the way I write. I’ve realised that all my essays take me at least two weeks to write, and this one took a whole month to come together and arrive. I’m taking this as the sign I needed to keep writing the way I write, especially during times when I feel that even Substack has started to move too fast for the way I want to live, write, create, and move through the world.
I’m so honoured to be included here among other writers, who write on themes that resonate deeply for me, and I’m really looking forward to reading your recommended pieces. Thank you again for the incredible work you do with building community and connecting us. It’s already had such impact, and I can imagine how the impact will be even more profound over time!
I'm so glad I was able to encourage you, Suyin. Your writing is a gift. Please keep going. I'm still waiting until I have time to properly savour your latest post, but I know it's going to be wonderful.
Substack does seem to be moving into territory I also don't enjoy, so I'm really grateful for writing like yours that reminds me what originally attracted me to this platform. It's much needed!
Thank you Tiffany! I treasure your encouragement and support. And I love how AWC gets to be a special space here on Substack that reminds us of why we write and why we read. It’s so valuable in bringing us together 🩵
"I’m taking this as the sign I needed to keep writing the way I write, especially during times when I feel that even Substack has started to move too fast for the way I want to live, write, create, and move through the world."
Yes! I love this. It's how I'm looking at my writing now, too. I want to be here in this space n a way that honors who I am and the cadence of my life, my days. Without planning to, I stepped back this past month. Too many things happening at the same time, I needed to prioritize my energy and focus.
I look forward to reading your piece and the others listed here! What a rich place this collective is!
Thank you Demian! It’s so nice to know that we’re not alone in how we want to approach our writing lives. Wishing you space and ease in finding your own creative cadence. I look forward to reading your upcoming piece too!
Thank you, Tiffany, for this opportunity and the inspiration to share! I am so honored to be a guest writer, and really looking forward to savoring the new (to me) writing talent I, in all likelihood, would not have discovered were it not for you. I'm in the process of reassessing how I want to be here on Substack. I love that you and this community are a part of that ❤️
So glad you’re here, Demian. It’s been wonderful finding and connecting with new-to-me writers through the AWC community as well. I also wouldn’t have found any of you otherwise! Such a privilege to be here and highlight voices like yours.
Tiffany: what an incredible act of generosity this is. And this means so much more coming from you, a brilliant writer - one I admire so deeply. I am utterly moved by your thoughtful reading of my newsletter. Thank you so much. And what an honour to be included alongside these wonderful writers, too. Thank you from my heart. Over and over.
Awww this is so amazing!!! I would to write these articles! I have been living in Southeast Asia for the past 3 years and I like it a lot because it is pretty similar to Latin America.
Oh wow! This is such an amazing initiative, Tiffany. I can’t wait to read all your recommendations and really savor them. Thank you for recommending my writing, too - I am beyond honored! My greatest wish these days is to have more time to read, since Substack keeps churning out these amazing, like-minded, and like-hearted writers. I applaud your efforts here at cultivating greater community and appreciation around Asian-American writing.👏🏼
Thanks and you're welcome, Nida!
Ooooh this is such a fantastic directory for those of us who want to delve deeper into such subject matters- thank you for putting this together! I’m always interested in reading more 💛
Thanks, Sam! Your writing is wonderful as well.
Thank you for curating this list and for the feature! ☺️ I have saved these essays for reading this weekend!
I hope you enjoy the other features, Heidi. ^-^
Thanks Tiffany
Such a great list of reads. I too wish to have more time to read all these amazing writings and to connect. Thanks Tiffany for this effort!
Right? So many good writers, so little time.
Tiffany, wow, thank you so much for this gift. I’m so touched by how thoughtfully you read and receive my writing, and also by how you connect with the way I write. I’ve realised that all my essays take me at least two weeks to write, and this one took a whole month to come together and arrive. I’m taking this as the sign I needed to keep writing the way I write, especially during times when I feel that even Substack has started to move too fast for the way I want to live, write, create, and move through the world.
I’m so honoured to be included here among other writers, who write on themes that resonate deeply for me, and I’m really looking forward to reading your recommended pieces. Thank you again for the incredible work you do with building community and connecting us. It’s already had such impact, and I can imagine how the impact will be even more profound over time!
I'm so glad I was able to encourage you, Suyin. Your writing is a gift. Please keep going. I'm still waiting until I have time to properly savour your latest post, but I know it's going to be wonderful.
Substack does seem to be moving into territory I also don't enjoy, so I'm really grateful for writing like yours that reminds me what originally attracted me to this platform. It's much needed!
Thank you Tiffany! I treasure your encouragement and support. And I love how AWC gets to be a special space here on Substack that reminds us of why we write and why we read. It’s so valuable in bringing us together 🩵
"I’m taking this as the sign I needed to keep writing the way I write, especially during times when I feel that even Substack has started to move too fast for the way I want to live, write, create, and move through the world."
Yes! I love this. It's how I'm looking at my writing now, too. I want to be here in this space n a way that honors who I am and the cadence of my life, my days. Without planning to, I stepped back this past month. Too many things happening at the same time, I needed to prioritize my energy and focus.
I look forward to reading your piece and the others listed here! What a rich place this collective is!
Love it! I hope this encourages both of you (and anyone else reading) to write in a way that’s true to yourselves.
Thank you Demian! It’s so nice to know that we’re not alone in how we want to approach our writing lives. Wishing you space and ease in finding your own creative cadence. I look forward to reading your upcoming piece too!
Thank you, Tiffany, for this opportunity and the inspiration to share! I am so honored to be a guest writer, and really looking forward to savoring the new (to me) writing talent I, in all likelihood, would not have discovered were it not for you. I'm in the process of reassessing how I want to be here on Substack. I love that you and this community are a part of that ❤️
So glad you’re here, Demian. It’s been wonderful finding and connecting with new-to-me writers through the AWC community as well. I also wouldn’t have found any of you otherwise! Such a privilege to be here and highlight voices like yours.
Tiffany: what an incredible act of generosity this is. And this means so much more coming from you, a brilliant writer - one I admire so deeply. I am utterly moved by your thoughtful reading of my newsletter. Thank you so much. And what an honour to be included alongside these wonderful writers, too. Thank you from my heart. Over and over.
Thank you so much, Trivarna. I’m grateful to have discovered your writing on here. Your words are powerful.
Awww this is so amazing!!! I would to write these articles! I have been living in Southeast Asia for the past 3 years and I like it a lot because it is pretty similar to Latin America.