We are currently closed for submissions. Please subscribe to be notified of our next reading period.
Creative Nonfiction, including, but not limited to:
Personal essays
Memoirs
Some forms of experimental writing
Fiction
Short stories
Flash fiction
Novel excerpts
Media Reviews:
Books
Films
TV shows
Music
Theater performances
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Not following all guidelines will result in automatic disqualification.
All submissions by a writer of Asian descent will be considered for publication. Priority consideration is given to those who are part of the AWC directory.
Submissions must be complete, in English, and under 3000 words to be considered (media reviews should be between 800-1500 words). DO NOT SEND US PITCHES!
Only 1 submission per submission period permitted.
Submissions should be your original work and previously unpublished.
Attach your document in the following file forms: .doc, .docx, or pdf.
Include your full name on the first page of your document.
All manuscripts should be in 12-point type, with at least one-inch margins, and sequentially numbered pages, double-spaced.
In the email subject line, put in all caps: “[CATEGORY] SUBMISSION.” For example, “CREATIVE NONFICTION SUBMISSION”
Include a brief bio (about 100 words) in the body of your email, and include your connection to Asia. Note any links to your website or social media if desired.
For fiction and creative nonfiction, indicate the following:
Title of the work
Word count
Subgenre (e.g., short story, flash fiction, personal essay, memoir, etc.)
Brief synopsis (1-2 sentences)
For media reviews, indicate the following:
Title of the review
Word count
Type of media being reviewed (book, film, TV show, etc.)
Title of the work being reviewed
Creator(s) of the work being reviewed (author, director, artist, etc.)
Year of release/publication of the reviewed work
Brief description of the review's angle or main argument (1-2 sentences)
Simultaneous Submissions: We accept simultaneous submissions. Please contact us as soon as possible if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
Compensation: We are unable to offer compensation at this time; however, we are committed to doing so in the future.
Exclusivity: We request exclusive first publication rights for accepted pieces for a period of one month. After this period, all rights revert back to the author, to reuse and republish as you wish.
Response Time: We aim to respond to all submissions within 4-8 weeks.
Send your submissions or questions to asianwriterscollective (at) gmail (dot) com.
Just made my submission - this is a great idea and I'm really excited! I gave my essay to 3 friends for feedback and all of them told me they cried after reading it 😭 Looking forward to reading everyone's submissions!
Hello Tiffany, I was not able to submit my piece on this topic. I have interpreted identity as spaces where I feel I belong and also in terms of vocation. This ongoing journey has been a very painful one and is therefore, an ongoing piece of work. It's also the topic of some of my poetry. Hence, what I started when this announcement came out is still a work in progress and was not ready on time. I plan to continue working on that piece AND I thank you for the work you are doing here per building community. I am looking forward to seeing what other writers have submitted though.