Editor Interview: So to Speak Blog Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.intersectional feminismKristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?The Fem, phoebe, Whiskey Island, New Delta Review, Gertrude Press, Crab Fat Magazine, Winter Tangerine Review, Bone Bouquet, BOAAT, Calyx, Cosmonauts Avenue, Guernica, Gigantic Sequins, Hayden's Ferry Review, FLAPPERHOUSE, Hermeneutic Chaos, Moonsick Magazine, Passages North, Tinderbox Poetry Journal, Drunken Boat, Black Warrior Review, Fairy Tale ReviewKristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Monica Youn, Natalie Diaz, Diane Seuss, Anne Carson, Oliver Baez Bendorf, Aaron Coleman, Suzanne Buffam, Richard Siken, Danez Smith, Kaveh Akbar, Roxane Gay, Miranda July, Stacey Richter, Lorrie Moore, Lauren Groff, Lauren Holmes, Karla Kelsey, Maggie Nelson, Joan Didion, Bhanu Kapil, Audre Lorde, Leslie Jamison, Han Kang, Zadie Smith, Karen Russell, Junot Diaz, Colson Whitehead, Matthea Harvey, Sandra Lim, Aracelis Girmay, Jayy Dodd.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We heavily emphasize intersectional feminism and strive to provide a platform to elevate marginalized voices and experiences. Additionally, So to Speak seeks to engage in a dialogue about intersectional feminism not only with our online community, but also with our local communities.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Be sure your work has an intersectional feminist angle--we want work that is about your own experiences that you can speak to, and we want to hear your unique perspective as an intersectional feminist. We also appreciate risk-taking and formally bold angles, but will also consider more traditional formats as well.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submission not only provides an important examination within intersectional feminism, but it also displays a deftness in craft. We want pieces that not only detail your unique experiences, but pieces that also engage us as writers deeply interested in craft and form.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Their idea of feminism is not intersectional.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Honestly, we really want a quick and to-the-point cover letter, including a short, third-person bio. Including your "vision" in the cover letter is redundant, as your work should speak for itself.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read all of our submissions.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?NoneKristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?I oversee the big-picture plans and ensure that our journal is on the right track to being published. I manage our submission periods, organize meetings with our staff, and collaborate with the assistant editor in planning our next steps for So to Speak.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?This depends according to genre.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?We do not, not at this time.Kristen Brida, Editor-in-Chief on 24 March 2017 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