Editor Interview: Eucalypt Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Tanka written in EnglishJulie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Other excellent journals that publish tanka include Gusts, Ribbons, Red Lights, Kokako and Presence.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?There are many excellent Australian tanka poets, including Beverley George, Kathy Kituai, Michael Thorley, Kent Robinson, and many more.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Eucalypt is the only Australian journal dedicated to the tanka form.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read the submission guidelines carefully. Read as many good tanka poems as you can -- write from your own experience and real emotion.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submission includes six poems (although only two will be accepted) that follow established tanka conventions, yet convey real emotion with a unique and original voice.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Please send only single tanka poems. We do not publish sequences or other short forms.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Cover letters are not required. We do not require biographical information, merely contact details and country of origin.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?All submitted tanka poems are read and given due consideration.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Only two poems per poet will be accepted for any one issue.Eucalypt seeks to publish only the highest level of excellence in English tanka poetry.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?It is wonderful when good poems arrive in the editor's inbox -- a joy to read,Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?The editor may suggest small changes in punctuation and lineation, following accepted conventions in English tanka writing and Australian spelling.The poet will be consulted on any edits.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 2017Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No.Julie Thorndyke, Editor on 09 September 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