Editor Interview: Inch Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Micro collectionsJulia Ridley Smith, Editor on 05 March 2019What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Orion, Kenyon Review, Whale Road Review, Tupelo Quarterly, Lunch Ticket among many, many others.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 11 February 2025If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Aracelis Girmay, Li-Young Lee, Lucille Clifton, Natalie Diaz, Dan Beachy-Quick, Matthew Olzmann, Arundhati Roy, Pico Iyer, Roxanne Gay, Melissa Febos, Khadijah Queen, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Ross Gay.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 12 February 2025What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Inch is special in that it compresses beautiful writing into a small format. We read generously but don't compromise on craft and we are committed to championing our authors (who could be emerging or established writers). We love to discover fresh voices, and support writers from communities whose voices have been previously suppressed.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 12 February 2025What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Don't be afraid to send in writing where you've taken some risks and the stakes are high for you. We love work with heart and craft.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 12 February 2025What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Sending us submissions that ignore the physical constraints of Inch. Inch celebrates concision, brevity, and the remarkable work such constraints can inspire. Please read submission guidelines carefully.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 12 February 2025How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?We love to know more about writers who send us their work. However, the writing gets first priority. Previous publication credits don't matter to us as long as we love your submission.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 12 February 2025If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I read most pieces to the end because I love being surprised by whatever I'm reading.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 12 February 2025How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We go through a process of developmental editing, which includes line editing, copyediting, and sometimes suggestions for reshaping the manuscript but the key here is that all edits are merely suggestions. We trust the vision and voice of our writers and give them the final say about what goes into print.Yamini Pathak, Editor on 12 February 2025 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only