All of the forces that created regional and national literatures still exist. Because of these, more and more writers are defying regional classification. Still, e-zines do seem to be one of the more global media in a globalised world. And again, and so importantly, a potential readership around the world. But, with the mention of editors, I think we touched on something important.
Editors choose what to put in their e-zines.
If they want an international collection, that is possible, too. True, writers reading e-zines are still getting exposed to a global literature and not a regional literature, but that also happens at the bookstore and the library. Any given e-zine may be just as regionally based as Headlight Anthology , if the editor so chooses. Next week, I'll look into the importance of region to e-zine editors. Used under License.