Editor Interview: TYPE! Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Quality in <1000 wordsGeorge, Founder on 17 July 2025What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We have a distinct form - our magazine folds into a bookmark. It can be printed and read, for free, from anywhere.George, Founder on 17 July 2025What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read back issues first. Then submit.George, Founder on 17 July 2025Describe the ideal submission.Original, surprising, high-quality writing, that only that particular author could write. Originality in theme, form, viewpoint, and what you are trying to say are most welcome.George, Founder on 17 July 2025What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Not reviewing back issues first. Emailing us basic questions that are easily answerable by reviewing back issues and our website - particularly the submissions page - or could be answered by having common sense. Emailing us about their intention to submit something (they never do), rather than submitting something. Sending work which is obviously far too long for the magazine.George, Founder on 17 July 2025How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?The quality of the work is all. Having said that, a line about their other writing is always interesting. Not interested in any information about 'identity' - we judge on quality, not quotas.George, Founder on 17 July 2025If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We've written about this here: https://www.bookmarktype.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-submitGeorge, Founder on 17 July 2025What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?We may save pieces for a later issue if there is too much similarity in subject or form. We're also tightly constrained by the small size of our magazine.George, Founder on 17 July 2025What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Long blog about this process here: https://www.bookmarktype.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-submitGeorge, Founder on 17 July 2025How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Normal very little editing, typically line edits only. Author has approval.George, Founder on 17 July 2025Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No.George, Founder on 17 July 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