Editor Interview: Airplane Reading Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Stories about air travelMark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Electric LiteratureLARBNew Orleans ReviewGuernicaMark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Terrance Hayes, Ian Bogost, Roxane Gay, Ross Gay, Hal Jaffe, Pam Houston, Connie Porter, Priscila UppalMark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We are the only magazine devoted to nonfiction about air travel. We also publish stories from writers as well as flight crew and regular passengers.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read what we've published already -- hundreds of stories about flight.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020Describe the ideal submission.A nonfiction essay or meditation or story about your favorite or least favorite experience on a plane or in an airport or air travel related. Everyone seems to have a story about flying!Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Sending us poems or fiction. We love both, but don't publish them.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?A brief cover letter is great.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read the whole piece and publish almost all submissions that adhere to our guidelines. We also offer slight edits for clarity.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?We are a small operation -- two editors/founders and an intern or two. All subs are read by at least two of us.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?We read subs almost daily, and reply within a week or two.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We often suggest slight edits for clarity and concision.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes.Mark Yakich, Editor on 23 January 2020 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