Opinion, Analysis
East Asia Forum
East Asia Forum invites original analytic op-eds of around 800 words, accessible to a general audience and written in crisp, clear language. Every original submission goes through double-blind peer review, so it will not match the mainstream press for speed. It does not publish submissions where the substance of the argument or analysis is generated by AI, but AI may be used for research and clarity provided it is disclosed.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-09
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 288-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- Not statedNot stated on the public submissions page. The publication publishes no figure BRYME could record. That is not the same as unpaid — but you cannot price the work from this page.
- Length
- Around 800 words
- Who can submit
- Not statedNo stated country restriction. The page explicitly invites writers who are not completely confident in their English to submit, and describes a well-informed international readership.
- Reading period
- Not yet assessedBRYME has not recorded a reading period for this market from its guideline page. That is our gap rather than the publication's silence: it does not mean the window is open, and it does not mean there is none. Read the guideline linked on this page before you send.
- Response time
- Not statedNo response time recorded. A follow-up after two to three weeks is reasonable; silence past that is a soft no, not a rejection.
- Simultaneous submissions
- Not statedThe guideline does not address simultaneous submissions. BRYME records that as silence rather than assuming a yes: if you are sending the same piece to several publications, say so in your cover letter and withdraw it everywhere the moment it is taken.
- AI policy
- AI use must be disclosedThe guideline allows AI use but requires you to declare it.
- Rights
- Not statedBRYME records that 149 of the 288 publications on this desk state their terms. This one does not. Ask what rights you are assigning, for how long and for what territory, before you sign anything.
- Experience
- Not yet assessedBRYME has read this publication's guideline but has not yet put the experience question to it, so this row is untouched rather than unanswered — it is our gap, not theirs. Treat it exactly as you would an unstated policy.
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 7 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Payment — pitch only if you are comfortable negotiating the fee itself, or ask before you write.
- Who can submit — the guideline leaves this open, so ask before you spend an evening on the pitch rather than assuming a yes.
- Reading period — no window recorded yet, so check the guideline before you pitch rather than assuming it is open.
- Response time — expect to wait blind, and keep other pitches live.
- Simultaneous submissions — the guideline leaves this open, so declare it in your cover letter rather than assuming.
- Rights — you may be asked to assign more than you expect. Get the terms in writing.
- Experience — BRYME has not assessed this one yet, so do not read the blank as either a welcome or a bar. Look at who the publication normally publishes before you pitch.
Record last human-checked 2026-09-30. Sources listed at the foot of this page. This record holds no figure BRYME could compare, so no ranking appears above it. Where a rate is quoted per word, it is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- Not stated on the public submissions page
- Word count
- Around 800 words
- Submission
- Online submission — see submissions page
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-09
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Opinion, Analysis. Official guideline: East Asia Forum guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- An original analytic op-ed of around 800 words, accessible to a general audience.
- Crisp, clear language.
- An argument. The page is emphatic that the takeaway argument, not the facts and figures behind it, is what readers remember.
- Writers who are not completely confident in their English — the page says plainly not to hesitate.
Subjects they avoid
- Submissions in which the substance of the arguments or analysis is generated by AI. AI must not generate arguments, analysis or substantive content, including paragraphs, data, findings, citations or summaries of longer texts.
- Undisclosed AI use. Authors must disclose any use of AI at the time of submission, and submissions that appear to rely on AI-generated content will be rejected.
- Breaking-news reaction. The double-blind peer review process means EAF cannot match the mainstream press on pace.
Key requirements
- Submit through the route on https://eastasiaforum.org/submissions/.
- Write to about 800 words and make a single clear argument.
- Disclose any AI use at the time of submission.
- Independently verify everything — the page warns that AI tools generate inaccurate and misleading information and holds the author responsible for accuracy.
Who can submit
No stated country restriction. The page explicitly invites writers who are not completely confident in their English to submit, and describes a well-informed international readership.
Rights
Not stated on the official submissions page.
AI policy
Disclosure required
How to write for them
Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.
BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.
How to pitch
Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.
How to submit
Online submission — see submissions page
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Online submission — see submissions page
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Read https://eastasiaforum.org/submissions/ — it carries the full AI policy, which is more nuanced than a flat ban.
- Do not pitch breaking news.
- Disclose AI use up front; the penalty for being caught relying on it is rejection.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Not stated; double-blind peer review means it is not fast
If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-09.