Editor Interview: Mud Season Review Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.deeply human workElaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?New England Review, The Threepenny Review, The Georgia Review, Guernica, RattleElaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We feature four artists per issue: one poet, one fiction writer, one creative non fiction writer and one artist, and we feature an interview for each. This shines a light on the individual artists and offers a deeper look at their work.Elaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Be original, be honest, be open, surprise us.Elaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Of course, it is a good idea to be familiar with Mud Season Review before submitting, and to follow submission preferences and guidelines.Elaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?While cover letters provide a window into the artist's life and work, we connect more fully with artists after work is selected. We gather biographical information and photographs, and feature artist interviews along with publication.Elaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?Mud Season aims to have at least two readers on every submission; we aim to give every submission a fair and comprehensive look.Elaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We do minimal or no editing.Elaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?We nominate for the Puschcart Prize and Best of the Net.Elaine Pentaleri and Grier Martin, Co editors on 13 December 2020 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