SUSPECT A project of Singapore Unbound (see other related projects). About SUSPECT, as in “we suspect this work has qualities of greatness." As in looking from the ground up, and not top down. As in “incredulity towards metanarratives" (Lyotard) in favor of microhistories, subversive perspectives, and marginalized identities. We SUSPECT that a SUSPECT like you has something SUSPECT to say. Say it.We seek poetry, literary fiction, essays, and any kind of writings that do not fall into these categories, written or translated into English by authors who identify as Asian. We also publish reviews of books by Asian authors and interviews with Asian writers and artists. Important: Submit no more often than once every six months. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who identify as Asian. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterSUSPECT's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 76 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words); 2 - 4 pieces. Short Story: 1,500 - 6,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 76 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,500 - 6,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,500 - 6,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 76 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @singaporeunbound Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope SUSPECT Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 24 min | 50.3 mean avg | 43.5 median | 90 max days (31.1 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days. (50.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) Most recent response reported was received on 14 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:58 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsGaudy Boy Poetry Book Prize Charges fees for all submissionsSUSPECT Poetry Contest Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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