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Editor Interview: Smoke Magazine

Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.

Accessible poetry

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

Dreich, Shindig, MOOF

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

Neat format. No editorials, no reviews. What you get is poetry that speaks and sharp b/w graphics.

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

Think what you want to say, how you want to say it.
How will you communicate to a readership?

Describe the ideal submission.

Up to six poems showing a good range of your style.

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

Nothing. The poem tells all!

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

We can tell very quickly. A poem need to grab you straight away.

What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?

I write, read, walk, cycle, run writing workshops, listen to music.

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

Very occasional queries or suggestions.

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

Sometimes Forward Prize

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