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Editor Interview: M58

Q: Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.

A: Alternative poetries

Q: What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?

A: Otoliths, erbacce, Litter, Shearsman Magazine, Stride, International Times

Q: If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?

A: Robert Sheppard, John James, hiromi suzuki, Catherine Vidler, Peter Finch, Charlie Baylis, Blossom Hibbert, Rupert Loydell,

Q: What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?

A: We publish what we like.

Q: What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?

A: Please read the magazine. It’ll give you a taste of what we like.

Q: Describe the ideal submission.

A: Something that leaps out. Something that generates an instant response.

Q: What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?

A: Not reading M58 before submitting and sending material that won’t be a good fit.

Q: How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?

A: A brief bio is part of the submission process. Previous publications don’t matter.

Q: If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?

A: Everything that is sent is ready fully.