Editor Interview: Squawk Back Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Constructive writing.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?All of them.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Georges Bataille, Camilo José Cela, Émile Zola, Flannery O'Connor, Carson McCullers, Karel Capek, Kay Boyle, W. Somerset Maugham, Charles Simic, Pablo Neruda, Osip Mandelstam.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We're the last man standing as far as I can see.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Do your worst.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026Describe the ideal submission.Haven't seen it yet.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Numbered pages. Why?Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Nothing please!Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I reject it before you've even written it.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?None.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?I have a job.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Not much anymore.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?If asked I guess I would.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026How is your project funded?It's not.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 2026How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?Not sure.Vinnegar DeKalb, editor-at-large on 11 August 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