Slushy tips

Welcome to 2024! Wow, time flies! We are already working on the fabulous February 2024 issue of Electric Spec. Editors are reading lots of slush. If you submitted: Thank You!
This brings me to some tips for slush authors:

• Do obey our submissions rules. Failure to do so may make the editor cranky. If you need a refresher, see the submissions page.
  Highlights include:
  • Do stick to our word limits (250 to 7000)
  • Do include an rtf attachment
  • Do include a subject line at least with: Submission: Title
  • Do include at least a brief cover letter
• Do not start with all dialogue
• Do not start with all description
• Do start your story on page one. If the editor is only confused at the bottom of page one, it doesn't bode well...

I'll leave it there for now.
Good luck, Authors!