Editor Interview: Evergreen Review Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Edgy socially awareJohn Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Baffler, Fitzcarraldo, OR Books, Anarchist Review of BooksJohn Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Burroughs, Beckett, Ginsberg, Genet, Orwell, Duras, etc.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?ER is more willing to take risks than other comparably popular publications. Commitment to social justice integral to our editorial outlook.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Please read an issue first. We're online and no paywall, so there's no excuse.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024Describe the ideal submission.Deals with a subject that is politically or socially relevant from an interesting non-traditional perspective, with wit, humor, sensuality or sadness. When we put it down, we remember it.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Our guidelines are not very stringent. Read the magazine to get an idea what we're about.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Minimal description, where previously published always of interest.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?Depends on who is reading the submission. Usually a few sentences.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?If an editor has questions, we take it to the group.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?If a piece is accepted, we will work closely with the author and provide editing as needed, including substantive editing. We always proofread. Author gets to approve final edits.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No.John Oakes, Publisher on 04 October 2024 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