Editor Interview: The FictionWeek Literary Review Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Breaks new groundSusan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?The Paris ReviewSusan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?EE "Doc" MurdockSusan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We only publish high-quality fiction or poetry that breaks new ground.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read the latest issues of the FictionWeek Literary Review. Be aware that the FictionWeek Literary Review is produced by the all-volunteer group, and that we do not charge any fees.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024Describe the ideal submission.Fiction or poetry that breaks new ground, and is therefore memorable.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?They forget to attach a file.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Education, writing history, personal history.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?The submissions committee reads every submission.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?A submissions committee.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?In addition to producing the FictionWeek Literary Review, I read every submission as soon as it is received.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We do not edit submissions, but once a submission is accepted for publication, we give the author a chance to review and edit the piece as it will appear online.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 2024Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Ploughshares.Susan Sudbury, Editor-in-chief on 16 July 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