General Submissions

Difference Engine is inspired by stories from Asia. We are committed to publishing diverse, well-written, and beautifully illustrated comics of all genres. We would love to work with writers and illustrators, both new and experienced, to contribute to the growing Southeast Asian comics community.

We accept submissions for all age groups and of all genres. Both fiction and non-fiction pitches are welcome. If you have a story to tell, we want to hear from you!

We accept:

  • Pitches or experimental ideas
  • Original unpublished graphic novels
  • Previously self-published comics, digital or print
    (Please indicate when it was previously published and through what channels.)

Your fiction submission should contain:

  • 50-100 word bios of each creator
  • Description of the target readers
  • One-page story synopsis including the conclusion
  • Character bios
  • Rough sketches of characters and settings (Of proposed work)
  • Sample comics pages (From prior work)

Your non-fiction submission should contain:

  • 50-100 word bios of each creator
  • Description of the target readers
  • One-page proposal of topic
  • One-page explanation of interest in topic, relevant qualifications (including lived experience), and research done or planned
  • Rough sketches of art (Of proposed work)
  • Sample comics pages (From prior work)

Please do not send us:

  • Hard copies of your submission
  • Your script without art samples
  • Your illustration portfolio without a draft script
  • Your full script or finished comic art until we have requested for it

Please email your submission as a single PDF file (maximum 10MB) to submissions@differenceengine.sg.

We may take up to 6-8 weeks to respond.