Editor Interview: Brief Wilderness Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Bold, fresh, passionate,Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 30 November 2023What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?I'm not going to lie, we exist in somewhat of a bubble, but if I had to drop a name or two, I would say pif or mad swirl.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 30 November 2023If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Some of our favorite writers are t.kilgore splake, Kimberly Madura, Jessica Levinson and Elena Botts.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We're not looking for quantity, but quality, so we publish irregularly. We also try to grow organically, through word of mouth so to speak. In this way, water finds its level.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Send us your best and be patient, as we don't accept simultaneous submissions, so we need to know that you submitted work only to us and have tried to adhere to our aesthetic guidelines.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submission includes a brief cover letter introducing themselves and their work, that way we're comfortable with each other.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Sending us previously published work or simultaneous submissions.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Yes, we care about cover letters but previous credits not so much. We'd love to be the first place the writer has published!Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read each submission thoroughly several times before making a decision.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Form and the little details such as punctuation consistency is important. The piece doesn't need to be perfect, but it should show that some care has been taken to edit it before submitting it to us.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Waiting in anticipation of receiving wonderful submissions both from our publishing partners and new folks from around the world.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Quite a bit if necessary. If the core of the piece is a desire of ours - and the writing shows that spark, we are willing to go pretty far to meet the author half-way, all with the writer's approval of course.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No we have not, but we're willing to consider it in the future.Gordon Purkis, Editor-in-chief on 10 December 2023 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