We publish essays, fiction, poetry, art, comics, and hybrid pieces by writers and artists from Southeast Asia and those of the Southeast Asian diaspora. We also welcome profiles and interviews with culture makers and reviews of works. Southeast Asia encompasses: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. We publish primarily in English and welcome pieces in other languages if there is an English translation as well. We aim to reply to all submissions within two months. At this time, we cannot offer an honorarium.

Guidelines for Submissions

Please send PDF or Word .docx submissions. Include a brief bio. In the subject line, please provide the title and the genre or series of your submission. For example: “Book review: A Thousand Times You Lose Your Treasure” or “this is for mẹ: Coffee and Culture with Phin.” Pitches for essays and profiles are welcomed. All submissions should be sent to [email protected] Preferred word limit: Limit poetry to 10 pages and prose to 2,500 words.

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Our Sections

Creative works: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid forms this is for mẹ: works exploring the subjects of mothers, motherhood, motherlands, mother tongues and family.  Profiles: Interviews or write-ups of writers, artists, organizations, or projects within and about the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora. Essays: Commentary on matters of cultural, political, personal, and aesthetic concern for the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora. Reviews: Reviews of books, films, shows, performance, visual art, and music by creatives within the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora. If you’re a publisher, author, or publicist and would like to submit a book for review consideration, please contact us. If you would like to contribute a review, contact us with a query or let us know your interest and the genre(s) you would like to write about; please provide links to any previous work if possible. For a list of books to review, visit this list.

Special Call for Submissions

VIET AMERICA VOTES

For nearly 50 years, Vietnamese people have been part of American society, starting as newcomers with many eventually becoming citizens. Today, we are active participants in American politics. We are voters, organizers, and some of us have become politicians.

As we approach the 2024 election, we want to hear from Vietnamese voices about what this pivotal moment means to you.

Consider these questions as starting points for your submission:

• What would it mean for Vietnamese Americans if Kamala Harris, an Asian American, became president?
• Does Donald Trump still resonate with conservative Vietnamese Americans?
• What challenges do organizers face in mobilizing Vietnamese American voters in 2024?
• What fuels the divide between conservative and liberal Vietnamese Americans?
• How does this election cycle stand out for Vietnamese Americans?
• What are your hopes for this election?
• And more!

We are seeking thoughtful reflections on the experience of being Vietnamese American in today’s political climate—not endorsements for any candidate. We are open to all genres including essays, fiction, and poetry.

Submit your work (600-1,200 words) to [email protected] by September 27, 2024 (11:59 pm PT).