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Editor Interview: Journal of European Studies

Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.

European Culture

What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?

The Times Literary Supplement

If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?

We do not publish writing or art.

What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?

We are broad-minded in our understanding of our remit and assist authors to achieve their potential, which benefits us and them.

What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?

Please read the guidelines first and write a cover letter.

Describe the ideal submission.

One that is well written and which sets out a case and explains why this gap in knowledge needs to be filled.

What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?

Their articles are often not aligned to our remit. They do not write cover letters.

How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?

Nothing whatsoever.

If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?

We do not publish 'writing' in the sense understood by this question, insofar as I understand this question.

What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?

It gets sent out to peer review.

What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?

It is not a full-time job. I carry it out in between other roles.

How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?

It depends on how much it needs editing.

Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?

No. I am unaware of any.

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