Editor Interview: Shima Journal Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Research articlesPhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Anthropocenes, Island Studies Journal, Cornish Studies, CoolabahPhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?James Clifford, Rebecca SolnitPhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Its interdisciplinary aspect and its willingness to explore new and/or iconoclastic critical-theoretical perspectives.Philip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read the instructions for authors page + read some articles in the journal before submitting anything to itPhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022Describe the ideal submission.Clearly argued, original and submitted in house stylePhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Not submitting in house style and not linking their submissions to issues and/or debates previously published in the journalPhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?noPhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We always read abstracts and if these look promising, we read whole articlePhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Two referees and then the editor's assessments of these reports (a third report may be required)Philip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Submissions often arrive in bunches around the deadlines for particular issues and are sent out to referees within 48 hours of coming in (except those immediately rejected if their topics are not appropriate for Shima). I also work at two universities so editing tasks have to be fitted in around other commitments.Philip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?House style editing is routinely undertaken (and is non-negotiable). If there are grammar issues these area also addressed before proofs are sent out.Philip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?not so far but would be happy to do soPhilip Hayward, Editor on 07 February 2022 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