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Editor Interview: Brittle Paper

Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.

Engaging writing.

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

Guernica, Afreada, Wired, Lithub.

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

My favorite writers are Wole Soyinka, NoViolet Bulawayo, Thomas Mofolo, and Tsitsi Dagarembga.

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

We cultivate a dedicated space for aspiring African writers.

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

Submit it.

Describe the ideal submission.

Well-written, packed full of good ideas, elegantly simple in its style, no overwriting, no posturing, does not have to be perfect, just has to be bold and brilliant.

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

Our submission process is pretty streamlined, so issues.

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

No. Don't care.

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

It's a mix of both approaches.

How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?

It depends on what the particular piece needs.

Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?

Yes. We do.

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