ButterMochi Journal publishes on a quarterly basis. We look for thoughtful, original, and heartfelt work that sustains us. Work that connects our cultures in colorful and honest ways. We want work that is uniquely you.

 

We welcome submissions from anyone ages 13-25, with preference for those of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) origin or based in Hawai'i. ​

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​Poetry: You may send up to three (3) poems.

- We accept poetry in any form or style.​

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Prose: You may send up to two (2) pieces of writing, 5,000 words maximum per piece

- Fiction, short stories, flash fiction, creative non-fiction, etc.​

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Art and Photography: You may send up to three (3) images.

- Please include the name of the piece, medium, and a description.​

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Blog: You may send up to two (2) pieces of writing, 5,000 words maximum per piece

We accept all year round, from any age.

- Blog/Literary Article, Personal Memoir, Critical Essay, etc.

- We usually do not accept fiction or poetry for our blog unless:

- Writing excerpt from an upcoming book/collection

- Author Feature

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All written pieces must be in 12-point font/Times New Roman/Double Spaced. ​​​

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• ​​We allow previously published work (with consent from the original publication) and simultaneous submissions. 

• Please specify if your submission is simultaneous, and notify buttermochi.journal@gmail.com if it has been accepted elsewhere ​

• We do not accept work that is plagiarized, AI-generated, or promotes discrimination of any form (sexism, racism, homophobia, etc.)

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Submit all your work in PDF form to submission.buttermochi.journal@gmail.com

• Subject line should read "[Genre] Submission, [Name], Issue 1"

• Provide a third-person bio including your name (or pen name), age, location, and other interests.

• While we prefer submissions be in English, we encourage phrases in other languages with translations.

• Please specify in your email if you would like to receive feedback on your submission

• Send us a follow-up email if you have not received an update on your submission after 3 weeks  at buttermochi.journal@gmail.com​

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