Asymptote to Publish a Fall 2026 Showcase of Contemporary Czech Writing
Asymptote has announced a Fall 2026 literary showcase devoted to contemporary Czech writing, created in partnership with the Czech Literary Centre. The feature will spotlight literary fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry, with a particular emphasis on introducing new voices to English-language readers.
Asymptote has opened submissions for a paid Fall 2026 showcase dedicated to contemporary Czech writing, marking a new partnership with the Czech Literary Centre. The planned feature will bring together literary fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry, with the editors saying they are especially interested in work that can introduce new voices to the Anglophone world.
The call is notable not only for its focus but also for the way it is structured. Authors and translators whose work is selected for publication will share an honorarium of USD100 per article, which will be paid to the submitter. As with Asymptote’s Slovenian Feature this year, the submission fee will be waived, lowering the barrier for writers and translators hoping to place work in the magazine.
A showcase aimed at new readerships
The announcement signals an editorial effort to widen the visibility of Czech writing for English-language audiences. By pairing contemporary literary work with translation, the showcase is positioned as a bridge between Czech literary production and readers who may not otherwise encounter it. The emphasis on “new voices” suggests that the feature is meant to do more than simply highlight established names; it is also intended to help shape the international perception of current Czech literature.