SATIRE HUMOUR | AN EDITOR’S RANT & NEW YEAR’S WISH
Don’t Piss Off the Editors
Stop wasting their time because you didn’t read the guidelines
Don’t hit submit — until it’s ready!
Trigger Warning: Some readers may be offended, but we’re trying to better the success of the writers by improving the quality of their submissions. Good stories empower this publication to be successful and keep the editors happy. Paying tribute to ALL editors who own publications on Medium who can relate to the featured message — feel free to rant here in the comments!
The Concept
The concept of Six Word Photo Story Challenge is simple — six words, one photo, maybe a 2-minute backstory, and it all needs to be connected. This genre would make reviewing submissions easy, right?
Not so much.
To blow off steam and to send some not-so-gentle reminders to writers, I’ve written this satirical piece about being an editor of this publication.
Here are some samples of issues between the editors and writers. Words in italics are the words that the editors REALLY want to say, but unfortunately, we can’t be rude. But — we can when it’s satire!
