Editor Interview: Central Texas Writers Society Anthology Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.All genres and some artNicole M Metts, Editor in chief on 28 June 2022What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?I love Rattle, Ecotone, The Hopper, and Terain.org but there are so many more!Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?We publish art and various forms of writing. I don't have a favorite artist, but some of my favorite writers are Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Li-Young Lee, Ross Gay, David Shumate, Camille Dungy, and Joy Harjo.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We are nonprofit group of caring writers who often give feedback or editing suggestions to writers who have talent but didn't quite make acceptance. We know how it feels to be rejected. That is the real life of a writer, but if it's a matter of editing, why not help them along their way somewhere else?Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?The best advice I can give is follow directions for submission. It would be a shame if a writer got a rejection due to not realizing there is a theme or not following the word count limit. Take the time to read our requirements please.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submission is well polished and fits our theme. It's disappointing to read a promising piece of work that the writer did not refine from its draft state.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?We rarely publish poetry that rhymes; it will most likely receive a rejection.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Honestly, we don't care how much you have been published. We only care if it's well crafted, fits our theme, if it has been published before, and where they are from so, we can include this with their piece.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?If there are multiple pieces, I will give each one a try and will not stop reading unless its off theme or clearly unedited.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?A piece may require several readers for approval or questions to the writer before an answer is given.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Editing a nonprofit literary collection is an act of love done in our free time from our day jobs. We are mostly professors and teachers. There is no money profited but we love meeting new writers, reading submissions, brightening people's lives with a yes, and seeing the final collection in print. It does take a lot of work, but we are delighted to do it.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?If a piece does not require a lot of editing, we will work with the author. If the author refuses edits than its not meant to be in our collection. We will not edit a piece without the author's approval.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Starting with the 2023 edition, we are nominating for the Pushcart Prize.Nicole Metts, Editor-in-chief on 17 July 2023 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