Editor Interview: The Satirist Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.literary satire&fake newsDan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The Onion, Harper'sDan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Thomas Pynchon, J.D. Salinger, Henry Miller, Fyodor DostoyevskyDan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?The Satirist is unique in publishing both literary satire and serious reviews.Dan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read The Satirist to get a feel for the material. Get the free email newsletter at http://www.thesatirist.com/_thesatirist_admin/Newsletter.html or follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSatiristSatire should have a moral framework from which to critique injustice, hypocrisy, or pretentiousness. Easy targets like dumb celebrities are not worthy targets. The fake news format should walk a fine line with serious tone but ridiculous content.Fake news is fine, but still better are satirical pieces in other formats: short stories, poems, reviews of imaginary works.Dan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submission to The Satirist would be an allegorical satire, telling a good story and pointing out the foibles of contemporary society or culture. It is difficult to do all of that in one piece and preserve balance. But it is worth striving for!Dan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?People should remember to include a title for their work.Dan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?A short cover letter of a few lines requesting that the piece being published in The Satirist is appreciated. It is strange to receive a submission without any introduction (or title to the piece).Mentioning previous publishing credits is helpful, but it is not strictly necessary.Writers should include at least a one line author bio.Dan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We try to read every piece to the end, even if we can tell straight off that it isn't right for us. We try to give constructive feedback as time permits.Dan Geddes, Editor on 27 August 2013What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Editing is a task that must be squeezed in amongst countless other tasks. As a writer myself, my focus is always more on my own writing. But when I encounter a strong voice in a writer, I always find it worthwhile to work with them.Dan Geddes, Editor on 28 August 2013 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