Editor Interview: Rain Taxi Review of Books Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Reviews driven by passionEric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?The renaissance of small press publishing keeps us going!Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Our patron saints range from Salvador Dali and Tom Waits to poet Will Alexander and novelist Rikki Ducornet.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We are community focused, seeking to honor the aesthetically adventurous in all directions.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read widely, read passionately, and read our guidelines.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022Describe the ideal submission.It is attached to an emailed letter that isn't a form letter.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Simultaneously submitting.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?We do care about cover letters, especially those that answer key questions posed in our guidelines.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read every piece to the end.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?[I don't understand this question]Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?This is too difficult to describe, sorry!Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We do substantive editing, including line editing, and have a rigorous copy editing and proofreading process as well for works accepted; the author does get to approve (and collaborate on) the edits.Eric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?yes, occasionallyEric Lorberer, Editor-in-chief on 23 November 2022 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