Editor Interview: Contemporary Music Review Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Music related scholarshipPeter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?TempoAngelakiMIT PressPeter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Milan KunderaDonna HarrawayGeorgina BornTia DeNoraMarie ThompsonPeter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?An open and inter-disciplinary approach to music.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Think laterally.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020Describe the ideal submission.A good piece of writing with ideas that engage with music in new ways.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Good writing still requires a fastidious approach to scholarly detail.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?No.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I read every piece right to the end of the bibliography. You never know.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Each submission is subject to double-blind peer review.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?I will read each submission, and with the help of my associate editor will select potential peer reviewers.Those reviews will eventually be sent to the authors for information and possible revision. I will then read once again each final submission, and suggest any final edits that seem appropriate.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Editorial guidance depends on the final submission. Sometimes a submission requires a lot of editing to make it work as a piece of writing; sometimes almost none.The editing process is intended to aid each author to make their work have the clarity and impact they would wish it to have.Every final submission is copy edited and proofread, references are checked, and permissions for any images or other copyright material are cleared.The author always has the final say, and is responsible for signing off the proofs. It is essential for authors to read proofs thoroughly: only the author knows what should be printed.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 2020Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Some work has been nominated for publication awards.Peter Nelson, Editor on 19 January 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