It's crunch time

As you know, the submission deadline for the marvelous May 2023 issue of Electric Spec just passed. That means it's now crunch time for the editors.

Did you know it takes 8 editors to put together an issue? You can read more about the editors here.
Some editors read slush stories every week. (Like me!) Some editors wait until the submission deadline has passed and do all their reading in one two-week blitzkrieg.

We all have to finish reading in time for the Production Meeting at the beginning of the month. The senior editors have to rank all the final stories. And, then, the wrangling really begins as we decide what final stories make the cut. Phew! Sometimes the friendly collegial 'discussion' gets very heated.

If you submitted: Thank you! We appreciate you!

Next week I'll impart more behind-the-scenes info.