Editor Interview: AC | DC Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Split Lip, Wallstrait, X-R-A-Y, Maudlin House, TrampsetJoseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Miranda July, Ocean Vuong, Elif Batuman, Rebecca MakkaiJoseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Despite only accepting work from the LGBTQIA+ community, we feature a diverse set of authors and themes.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read what we've published. Follow the guidelines. Don't forget about humor.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025Describe the ideal submission.It allows the writing to speak for itself and doesn't exceed the maximum word count.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Cover letters are not required. Previous credits are not important.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I am grateful for receiving submissions and approach each one with joy and respect, but I usually know if something will be a good fit within the first few paragraphs.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?It varies. The author gets to approve all edits.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025How is your project funded?It's funded by the editor-in-chief and donations.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?Instagram and Bluesky.Joseph A. Gross, Editor-in-chief on 11 November 2025 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