Editor Interview: Troublemaker Firestarter Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Unconventional ArtDavid Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 12 January 2024What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Taco Bell QuarterlyQuerencia PressJAKEBullshit LitWishbone WordsKith Booksfifth wheel pressDodo EraserDavid Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 02 May 2026If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Allison Whittenberg, Ocean Vuong, Micah Nemerever, Solmaz Sharif, Diana Khoi Nguyen.David Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 02 May 2026What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We're crazy.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 02 May 2026What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Don't be scared, don't self-reject, you'll never know if you don't try.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 12 January 2024Describe the ideal submission.A million-dollar tip.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 12 January 2024How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Cover letters aren't necessary but are appreciated! If you have been published before, brag about it, congratulations!Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 12 January 2024If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I can generally tell if something isn’t right in the first few lines or sentences.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 18 November 2024How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We do minor edits and always ask our contributors if that's okay with them.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 12 January 2024Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes! We nominate for the Pushcart Prize.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 12 January 2024How is your project funded?Sugar daddies, tips from submitters, the editors' jobs.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 02 May 2026How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?Usually, posting things on Instagram and Twitter.Davi Schweizer, Editor-in-chief on 02 May 2026 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