Readers
The Tongzhi Literary Group welcomes new voices. You don’t have to be a professional writer to read your work to the group, and the work doesn’t have to be in book form. Writers of poetry, blogs, newspaper articles and films have presented their work, as well as those who write fiction, nonfiction and research papers.
We are looking for interesting, creative, new voices from men and women particularly in the LGBTIQ community and often with a connection to Hong Kong and Asia.
If you would like to read at one of the quarterly Talks, contact us. The guidelines are below.
The Tongzhi Literary Group welcomes new voices. You don’t have to be a professional writer to read your work to the group, and the work doesn’t have to be in book form. Writers of poetry, blogs, newspaper articles and films have presented their work, as well as those who write fiction, nonfiction and research papers.
We are looking for interesting, creative, new voices from men and women particularly in the LGBTIQ community and often with a connection to Hong Kong and Asia.
If you would like to read at one of the quarterly Talks, contact us. The guidelines are below.
Guidelines
Electronic submissions preferred
Please send submissions to Nigel Collett or Gregg Schroeder.
Cover letter
Include your name, phone number and email address. Include the work’s title and a clear indication whether the work is fiction, nonfiction, poetry or another genre. If the work is published or has a scheduled publication date, please state that.
Synopsis
Include a synopsis of up to 120 words. If fiction, this should cover the highlights of the plot. If nonfiction, give an indication of what the work is about. Think of this as what you would find on the back cover of a published book to entice readers without giving too much away.
Author bio
Include brief biographical information about yourself, up to 120 words. Mention previously published work, writing contests or awards, employment or experience that relates to your writing. Look at the Authors section or here for examples.
Writing sample
The sample should be up to five double-spaced pages of a section that best represents the work.
Helpful hints
Remember, we are looking for originality of voice.
Electronic submissions preferred
Please send submissions to Nigel Collett or Gregg Schroeder.
Cover letter
Include your name, phone number and email address. Include the work’s title and a clear indication whether the work is fiction, nonfiction, poetry or another genre. If the work is published or has a scheduled publication date, please state that.
Synopsis
Include a synopsis of up to 120 words. If fiction, this should cover the highlights of the plot. If nonfiction, give an indication of what the work is about. Think of this as what you would find on the back cover of a published book to entice readers without giving too much away.
Author bio
Include brief biographical information about yourself, up to 120 words. Mention previously published work, writing contests or awards, employment or experience that relates to your writing. Look at the Authors section or here for examples.
Writing sample
The sample should be up to five double-spaced pages of a section that best represents the work.
Helpful hints
Remember, we are looking for originality of voice.
Not every work will fit neatly into the above criteria. If in doubt, email Gregg Schroeder with queries.
