Editor Interview: Run Amok Books Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Anything interestingGary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?There are a number of micro/small presses that we admire: Small Beer Press, Tyrant Books, Pank, Real Pants, 280 Steps to name a few.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Our tastes run the gamut. From Nick Cave and Katherine Dunn to James Joyce and William Faulkner to Reed Farrel Coleman and Tom Pitts.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We are small, so we can only take on projects we feel strongly about. We work tirelessly to promote our titles.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Make it original. We like interesting voices and situations. And call us old-fashioned, but we do like plots--wild though they might be.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017Describe the ideal submission.Something polished, finished, original, and that we simply can't put it down.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Nothing terribly wrong. We get the odd paste-job with the wrong press name, but that's entirely forgiveable.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Whatever that person wants to share is fine with us. If you have a strong platform and you think it will help your book, then let us know. But that's certainly not necessary. We're just as stoked about working with first-time authors as old hands.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read until we lose interest--that could be a page or ten--it depends. If you can keep our interest until the end of the partial, we'll ask for the full manuscript, no question.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Nothing really. The work itself is what counts. Of course, we expect authors to pull their own weight when it comes to promoting their books--but most small presses these days do.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Answering and writing emails is a large part of my day. I enjoy getting manuscripts ready for publication--formatting, art work and the rest of it. I also spend quite a bit of time reading submissions.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Mainly it's line-editing/proofreading that we do. We don't really work with authors to shape their finished product. We expect that the manuscripts have already been through all of that.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 2017Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Nope. Awards are for sports. And unless it's the Booker Prize or the National Book Award, it won't help at all.Gary, Managing Editor on 01 August 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