Submissions (Deadline April 1, 2025)
Theme: hourglass
We are currently open for submissions based on the theme: hourglass
You are welcome to interpret the theme in whatever way that resonates with you.
Creative Nonfiction, including, but not limited to:
Personal essay
Memoir
Some forms of experimental writing
Fiction
Short stories
Flash fiction
Novel excerpts (it must stand on its own)
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 Periphery directory.
Submissions must be complete, in English, and under 3000 words to be considered. No pitches, please!
Only 1 submission per submission period permitted. Also note that if you were accepted for a previous submission period, please wait 12 months before submitting again.
Submissions should be your original work and previously unpublished. This includes your Substack or personal blog.
Attach your document in the following file forms: .doc, .docx, or pdf.
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.
Indicate the following in your email:
Title of the work
Word count
Subgenre (e.g., short story, flash fiction, personal essay, memoir, etc.)
Brief synopsis (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 2-4 weeks after the deadline.
Send your submissions or questions to tiffany (at) peripherylit (dot) org.
Plans for a Print Book
Submissions are being compiled into a print anthology, to be published early 2026. This is still in the very preliminary stages, but here are my initial plans so far:
Crowdfund through Kickstarter to pay contributing authors, printing costs and hiring an editor and professional cover designer.
Pay contributing authors and ship the book to them, wherever they are in the world.
Founding members will also get the book shipped to them for free.
The book will then be listed on retailers to reach a wider audience.
Stay tuned!!