Editor Interview: Tupelo Quarterly Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Sincerity/curiosity/graceChristopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?I read and admire Chicago Review, Seattle Review, Kenyon Review, Iowa Review and Gulf Coast, among others.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Susan Howe, Claudia Rankine, Lisa Robertson, Bin Ramke, Mary Jo Bang, Jorie Graham, Timothy Donnelly, Etel Adnan, Dan Beachy-Quick, A.R. Ammons, among others.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We seek to champion work that takes risks, expands boundaries, transcends divides and challenges perception. We look for the difficult-to-describe, the not-categorizable. We hold the gate open, so to speak.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read what we've published, then try to surprise us.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015Describe the ideal submission.Innovative, inventive work.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Always be mindful to submit work to the correct category. Check out our Submittable site to see what is currently being accepted.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Long biographical statements aren't necessary; a brief one is fine.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?Our editors read every word.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?The quality of the work is the only thing that is evaluated.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Reading, emailing, reading, emailing, walking.Christopher Kondrich, Editor-in-Chief on 15 June 2015 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only