Editor Interview: GAS Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.strong, honed poetryBelinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?All publications from the National Beat Poetry Foundation and so many more. I enjoy poetry presented imaginatively in a video format as well. GAS is a multimedia publication and we present and share original poetry, art and music videos too. There are always a couple of them posted on the site of the zine where people can conveniently click and watch. One can also watch GAS projects posted at http://youtube.com/belindasubramanBelinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?I don't know of anyone publishing poetry, art and music together the way GAS does. We also do collaborations for videos, interviews of writers, artists and musicians. Since I write, paint and create music, I see them all sprouting from the same source.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read and follow the Guidelines at the top to the site. I'd say about half of the submitters obviously did not read them which tells me they probably didn't read the zine either. One needs to read a few articles to get the sensibilities of the publication.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023Describe the ideal submission.Five pieces of well crafted, meaningful poetry or flash fiction and a short bio of no more than 100 words pasted in the body of an email in accordance with Guidelines which includes a jpeg head shot attached. I will consider art, music, reviews and interviews as well. Just send me a note. There's an email button on the right side of the site.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?They show they didn't read a single article by sending inappropriate work AND without following ANY of the Guidelines.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?I always ask for a short bio up to 100 words or so. All the articles presented are Features. It's fine to mention just a few publications you're most proud of, last book, awards etc.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?Since it's poetry usually, I read the whole pieces. Flash fiction (approximately 100 words) is read too. If you are also an artist or musician let me know. If accepted, some of your other talents can be presented as well.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?None. Oh, if I see one typo and like the piece I might ask the submitter if they meant .... whatever it seemed like they meant to type.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 2023Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?I nominate for Best of the Net.Belinda Subraman, Editor-in-chief on 10 March 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