Editor Interview: Six Sentences Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Six sentence proseRobert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?McSweeney'sRobert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Lydia Davis, Rick MoodyRobert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Six Sentences features a social network, innovative writing contests with cash prizes (and no entry fees), free giveaways, new print anthologies every month, and 4 seasonal short film festivals based on the writers' work (also with cash prizes). The site has been named for 2 consecutive years by Writer's Digest Magazine as one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers." (2009-2010)Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Write to impress. The 6S audience demands it.Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010Describe the ideal submission.Something you're proud of.Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Sending a piece which is more or less than six sentences.Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Please always include a short bio of yourself.Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?Every single word of every single submission is read and carefully considered for publication.Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?We're looking for work with "six appeal." :)Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?As the Editor-in-Chief at Six Sentences, I'm constantly on the lookout for quality pieces to add to the site. I read three times each day - 6am, 12noon and 10pm - for an hour at a time, and select the finest submissions for the website and print anthologies.Robert McEvily, Editor-in-Chief on 22 June 2010 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