BRILLIANT Flash Fiction publishes works to 1000 words. Read
the complete guidelines here.
SQF: Why did you
start this magazine?
Aurore Lebas: It
is a dream come true for me. I love writing and editing. For more background,
see Brilliant Flash Fiction ‘Equality’ Writing Competition.
SQF: What are the top
three things you look for in a submission and why?
AL: To my mind,
flash fiction should ideally have a brilliant "flash" of revelation
or inspiration (or humor) that stays with the reader. To quote "What Editors Want" (in The Review Review): "The editor wants nothing more than to read something
so fresh and powerful and polished there is no question it must be in the journal."
SQF: What most often
turns you off to a submission?
AL: Too many
adjectives and adverbs.
SQF: Do you provide
comments when you reject a submission?
AL: Yes. Just
because one story is rejected, another might not be. I try not to discourage writers
from trying again.
SQF: You also have
regular, entry-free contests. What would you like us to know about them?
AL: The contests
are meant to be fun, and a means of having your writing evaluated by some very
well-qualified judges. Contests with entry fees are like playing the lottery—I
have wasted too much money on them myself and wanted our competitions to be
different.
SQF: What one
question on this topic do you wish I'd asked that I didn't? And how would you
answer it?
AL: Brilliant
Flash Fiction aims to work with the writers who submit their work. If any
author has questions before sending a submission or contest entry, he or she
should not hesitate to contact us by email.
Thank you. Aurore. We
all appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to participate in this
project.
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