Editor Interview: New Flash Fiction Review Prize Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Short Form FictionSteven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Wigleaf, Pithead Chapel, Fictive Dream, Spelk Fiction, Ellipsis Zine, FriggSteven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Raymond Carver, Kevin Barry, Ian McEwan, Annie Proulx, Colin Barratt, Nuala O'Connor, Ken Elkes, Hugh Behm-Steinberg,Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We only pick the best.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read our pages, get a feel for what we like. Edit, edit, edit before sending.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020Describe the ideal submission.12 point, double-spaced. Please don't add your name onto pieces if we ask for anonymous. They will be rejected, unread.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?See above. When we ask for anonymous, they add their name!Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?We'll ask for an author's bio if we want one.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?Some don't feel right after the first few lines or paragraphs, and conversely some feel perfect after the first few paras.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?We usually have a minimum of three pre-readers, and in the case of the Chekhov competition, a final guest judge.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Most of our accepted come to us ready to publish. We are happy to work to authors on minor edits.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes we nominate for all the major short form awards including Best Microfiction, Best Small Fictions, The BIFFY and The Pushcart.Steven John, Features & Fiction Editor on 19 June 2020 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