Editor Interview: Star*Line Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Speculative poetryJohn Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Apex, Crannóg Magazine, Dreams & Nightmares, McSweeney’s, Phantom Kangaroo, Strange Horizons, and many more.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Wislawa Szymborska, Naomi Shihab Nye, Mathias Svalina, George Bilgere, Todd Snider, Leonard CohenJohn Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?It is the official journal of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?We like unusual poetry (unusual by speculative standards, that is). And for Cthulhu's sake, use proper spelling, syntax, and punctuation - and read all the submission guidelines.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025Describe the ideal submission.Brief or non-existent cover letter and 3-5 unusual, wonderful poems pasted into the email without formatting peculiarities or grammatical errors.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Carelessness with grammar and meaning, occasionally submitting poetry that is not speculative or submitting fiction.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Prefer a minimal "howdy" rather than a proper cover letter. Previous publications are immaterial.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I read everything. I can read very quickly if necessary.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?None.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Responding to submissions, adding accepted submission info to my grand spreadsheets. Nagging contributors for articles, revisions, or payment info.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 2025How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Generally, I accept work as is, meaning if it needs editing, I usually don't accept it. Occasionally, I will suggest minor edits.John Reinhart, Editor-in-chief on 10 August 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