BEFORE SUBMITTING, kindly note
we do NOT accept content relating to fanfiction, kpop, or anime. We are a
profile dedicated to uplifting original stories detailing authentic
experiences within the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We also do not accept stories with Fantasy or Science Fiction elements. If you have a fantasy or scifi story, we encourage you to submit your story on APIFantasy.
Ensure you read the following rules prior to submission.
• Your story features a main character of Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent. We will not accept if your character is featured as side characters, love interests, or antagonists.
• Your submission does not contain Fanfiction. As we wish to highlight authentic voices of the API community, we will not be accepting anime, Kpop, Asian comic, or Asian drama fanfiction or translations. Such fanfiction are usually fetishized dramatizations of Asian & Pacific Islander culture that do not accurately reflect their cultures. APIRomance is committed to ensuring we do not feature stories that contain harmful representation of Asian & Pacific Islander cultures.
• Your story must adhere to Wattpad's Content Guidelines. Stories that do not adhere to Wattpad's Content Guidelines will not be considered.
• We accept stories in English, Spanish, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese. We also accept Poetry.
• Stories must be marked complete. If your story is ongoing, it must be updated at least once a month and contain at least ten chapters (not including author notes, playlists, prefaces, mood boards, dedications, trailers, etc.) to demonstrate a willingness to continue a story.
• Please only submit one story at a time.
• Your story should be written as a final product–it must be proofread with little to no mistakes to impede our ability to engage and understand your story. It must also demonstrate a strong opening hook and original, engaging plot.
• Please ensure that your story is categorized as Romance or Poetry.
Please be aware we are unable to accept all submissions. If you don't receive notice that your story was accepted within a month, it means your story was not accepted. After this time, you are welcome to make necessary edits to your story and resubmit the same story, or submit a completely different story.
