Kopi Break

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You are working dutifully in Singapore on a Friday afternoon, the week waning with your energy.
The day is nearly over, and you decide that it’s time for a short break. Downstairs from your office, the aroma of the local kopitiam fills you up, rejuvenates you. You step inside and order your favourite beverage. And when you step back out, just five or ten minutes later, the world sings a little softer at the edges. The sun is less harsh on your back.
Founded in August 2023 by three Singaporean poets, Kopi Break is an online literary magazine featuring new voices in Singaporean poetry. We believe in the incredible poetic talent on this small island, and we’re dedicated to showcasing it to local and international audiences. Join us as we take a sip of one poem every single week: poems to keep you up and get you out of bed. Poems that live loudly and so breathe life into those who read them. Poems that love language like umbrella against monsoon, and poems that stand in the downpour, drenched in gorgeous abandon. Poems that mean something as quick as a kick of caffeine or as long as Friday afternoon shadow. Poems to keep you reading until you reach the dregs.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who have connection to Singapore or the Singaporean diaspora.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Singapore

Established in 2023

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 52 x per year

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Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: SGD $10 per poem.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Most recent response reported was received on 19 Oct 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Sep 2025.
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Last Updated: 11 Sep 2026

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