Editor Interview: Short Beasts Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Quirky flash fictionKelly Ian, Senior Editor on 18 May 2026What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Quirky Flash ChroniclesThe BelieverKelly Ian, Senior Editor on 18 May 2026What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Submit the very best version of your story. Scrutinize every word choice, connect the thoughts, remove as many instances of "that" as possible, fictionalize the real brand names. Read the room to know if your story is a fit. For all writers, know that Short Beasts values your voice. We try to help authors publish the best possible iteration of their short works. We are open-minded, employ high standards, and aim to inspire writers and readers alike.Kelly Ian, Senior Editor on 18 May 2026Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submission closely follows our submission guidelines. Put another way, make your submission as easy as possible for us to approve.Kelly Ian, Senior Editor on 18 May 2026What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?We receive many submissions lacking adherence to our submission guidelines.Kelly Ian, Senior Editor on 18 May 2026How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?We need to receive an up to one-hundred word author bio, written in the third-person, which includes publication credits.Kelly Ian, Senior Editor on 18 May 2026If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read nearly every story all the way through.Kelly Ian, Senior Editor on 18 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