Editor Interview: The Zen Space Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.in-the-moment poetryMarie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?I know this might seem a little precious, but I avoid reading other publications so that I don't subconsciously imitate them.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?My favourite writers and artists are those that the wind blows my way.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?I haven't a clue! And I'm happy that way.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Go for it!Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023Describe the ideal submission.Around half-a-dozen, short, haiku-esque, in-the-moment poems. Or a batch of five or six pieces of original artwork.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Nothing much.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?I don't need to know much, if anything, about contributors. All I need to see is the work they're submitting.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?As we're talking about very short poems, I make up my mind instantly.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?None.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Three months of relative inaction and one day of frenetic typesetting. The latter involves a lot of wrestling with the platform, which is very much WYSINWYG ("what you see is NOT what you get"). Sometimes I win, sometimes the platform wins.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?I don't. A poem goes in as it stands or not at all.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 March 2023Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?The opportunity does not really arise.Marie Marshall, Editor on 21 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