It’s our belief that writers and translators should be submitting their work regularly to literary journals and publishers. There are plenty out there – we offer some of our regional favorites, and a tip.
THE JOURNALS
Alluvium – the online literary journal of Literary Shanghai. For submissions guidelines, click here.
A Shanghai Poetry Zine Publishes quarterly. To submit, email ashanghaipoetryzine@yahoo.com
Chinese Arts & Letters, a literary and academic journal, solicits English-language contributions. Texts not exceeding 10,000 words will be considered, consisting of translations of contemporary Chinese-language literature in any genre, essays on the Chinese arts and letters of any era, and creative writing in any genre about China. Translated texts or inquiries for translations must also submit the original Chinese text, and all translations will be reviewed for accuracy and style. Payment for contributions is RMB .80 per word (contributions) or per Chinese character (translations) before tax. Email chineseartsletters@gmail.com or chineseartsletters@163.com with submissions or inquiries.
Cha: An Asian Literary Journal
Quarterly Literary Review Singapore
THE TIP:
Duotrope is a great resource for writers (fiction, nonfiction, poetry) with up-to-date listings of journals, publishers, and literary agents. Check it out!