Editor Interview: Fig Tree Lit Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Books/Essays/etc: JewishFredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Tablet Magazine, Commentary Magazine, The Jewish Review of Books, Moment Magazine, Jewish JournalFredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Philip Roth, Dara Horn, Ruth Wisse, Michael Chabon, Jonathan Safran Foer, David Hirshberg, Abigail Pogrebin, Thane Rosenbaum, Haya Molnar, Gary Shteyngart, Howard Jay SmithFredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We focus exclusively on literature of the American Jewish experience.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Please review recent editions of Fig Tree Lit to get a sense of the quality of the work that we accept. It is important to note that we do not accept works-in-progress.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026Describe the ideal submission.On topic (related to the American Jewish experience), beautifully written, fully copy-edited, with an opening that instantly grabs the attention of a reader.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Works that are too long, off topic, or similar to what we have published previously.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?A short cover note can be helpful that includes a summary of the submission, a brief biography, and a digital photo.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We can tell within the first few paragraphs if we are interested in reading more.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Occasionally, we will contact the author of a well-written piece to make suggestions that are designed to make the submission even stronger.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?N/AFredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We do little editing; only as described previously if a top-notch submission can be made even stronger.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No, as Fig Tree Lit is a monthly email publication. Our parent firm - Fig Tree Books LLC - regularly nominates its books for awards.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026How is your project funded?100% by the Founder and editor-in-Chief.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?We promote on Facebook extensively.Fredric Price, Founder & Editor-in-Chief on 01 February 2026 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