Editor Interview: North of Oxford Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.eclectic and inclusiveDiane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Credible journalsDiane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?All who are publishedDiane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We merit the work not bio'sDiane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Send your bestDiane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020Describe the ideal submission.Those that follow the guidelinesDiane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Don't follow guidelinesDiane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Well crafted work is more important than cover letters and publication credits.Diane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read and re-read the entire submission to give the poem a chance to settle in and then make a decision.Diane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Our editorial team reads the submission to each other thereby hearing and reading the submission. This process permits us to experience the full body of the submission. We repeat the process prior to acceptance or rejection.Diane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We do not edit. The poem, review or essay must stand on its own merit.Diane Sahms, Poetry Editor on 26 December 2020 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