Editor Interview: The Razor Literary Magazine Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Sharp and specificEmma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Hobart, Brevity, Hippocampus, Rejection Letters, Daily Drunk, X-Ray, Gone Lawn, Points in Case, HashEmma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Writers: Haruki Murakami, Duncan Birmingham, Lucia Berlin, David Wong, Seth FriedArtists: Ryan Livingston, Rob Gonsalves, Olive Ayhens, Ann Newman, Patricia Rounds Manwaring, Nora KellyEmma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We are dedicated to the writer and carefully curate each issue. We don't charge any money for submissions, we pay $100 per acceptance, and each story is accompanied by original artwork and audio by professional voice actors.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Tell the untold story or give us the neglected angle. And tell your story concisely.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023Describe the ideal submission.Surprising. A gripping first line. A specific focus.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Including their name.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Nope!Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?Until it stops gripping us.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?We're an editorial team of one, but consult our slush-readers (usually a team of two) for handling the first round of reads, and then ask them for advice/insight when needed.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?This isn't a full-time gig, but my day job is related to writing and editing. When not reading submissions, I'm fully immersed in the world of story-telling.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 19 July 2023How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Usually very little "big picture" edits but almost always at least a proofread.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 30 January 2025Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes, Best of the Net and the Pushcart.Emma Stephenson, Editor on 30 January 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