Founding call for submissions · Now open
There are ideas
the world is missing.
A publication on how AI is reshaping society, culture and economies across the Global South.
First issue December 2026
Why Immense
AI is changing
the world unevenly.
Immense starts from the Global South, publishing perspectives that challenge familiar narratives and reveal what is changing on the ground.
What we explore
AI & everyday life
How AI changes relationships, routines and everyday choices.
Work & economies
Jobs, entrepreneurship and the future of livelihoods.
Culture & identity
Language, art and the stories we tell.
Institutions & power
Governments, companies and the shifting balance of power.
Education & knowledge
How knowledge is created, shared and trusted.
Infrastructure & inequality
Access to computing, data and skills, and who benefits.
Open call
Bring us the idea
you cannot stop
turning over.
A clear argument about AI and the Global South, grounded in real people, places or evidence. First-time writers are welcome.
- Length
- 1,500–4,000 words
- Payment
- US$100 per accepted piece
- Send us
- A completed, unpublished manuscript
Submission questions
Do you accept pitches?
No. We are currently considering completed manuscripts only.
Do I need to be based in the Global South?
No. However, the work should engage meaningfully with the Global South rather than using it simply as a backdrop.
Can I submit previously published work?
We are currently looking for original, previously unpublished work.
Can I submit my work elsewhere at the same time?
Yes. Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Please let us know if the piece is accepted elsewhere.
Do you pay contributors?
Yes. Accepted pieces receive a US$100 honorarium.
When will I hear from you?
Our typical response time is up to six weeks.
What if I have a question?
For submission enquiries, contact submissions@immensemag.com. Please do not send manuscripts by email. All submissions should be made through the submission form.