Editor’s Blog

STILL CRAZY received a listing in POETS & WRITER’s MagNet in the May/June 2010.

http://www.pw.org/content/literary_magnet_45

First of all, though the title of the magazine is playful, the editor is dead serious about publishing good writing. The magazine wants to showcase the creativity and the richness of people’s inner lives.

Secondly, the magazine’s selections are not necessarily “crazy.” The title was chosen more for its appeal to the creativity and youthfulness that remains in all of us as we age. Too often, people over fifty are thought of as dull or uninteresting or overly sentimental. STILL CRAZY wants to provide evidence that proves otherwise, both in the quality of the writing and the subjects portrayed in the writing.

Third, the magazine provides a venue for writers and writing by and about people over fifty. The editor believes that most literary magazines are interested in younger writers and writing that appeals to a younger audience.

The guidelines for length have been changed to 3,500 maximum word count. Submissions of 2,500 words or less are more likely to be published.

Most people are uploading their files correctly, but some are having problems. Sometimes I open the file and see a list of folders, or a zip file. Other times, I have been asked for a password. When these things happen, your submission will be declined. The file path should be such that it goes to your specific file. When I open the file, I should see the text of your poem, or short story, or essay. The easiest way to do this is to browse your files. For example, in your “C” drive, select “Documents,” then the folder, then the file containing your work (e.g. c:\Documents\My Poetry\name of poem). Click on the name of the file to upload it.