Editor Interview: Booth Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Lit & expert miscellany.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?McSweeney'sLumberyardHobartBarrelhouseNinth LetterRobert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Larry BrownSharon OldsChris WareGeorge SaundersGina BerriaultRobert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Variety of material.Irreverent forms. Coolness factor.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read what we've published. From there, get loose and paint tight.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submissions offer either a sharp, controlled voice, a visionary notion, or a rich sense of story and heart. Preferably, all three.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?They either send their work to the wrong place(our email box rather than the online submission system), or send the wrong style of work.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?We pay very little, if any, attention to publication credits. We prefer a nice, quick cover letter that introduces the work and thanks us for reading.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?The better the work, the more time we spend reading it.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?A piece of work travels up the ladder: from MFA-student readers to a table discussion led by section editors to a final, editors' meeting and vote.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?I love love love getting good work to read and publish. But that's only a fraction of the job. Much of the gig is about broader, organizational strategies, networking, and, in a way, becoming a literary pimp of the journal and the work we love.Robert Stapleton, Editor-In-Chief on 22 November 2010 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