Editor Interview: Made In Appalachia Series Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.place-based literatureNatalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Bellevue Literary Review, Missouri Review, Kenyon Review, Belt Publishing, This LandNatalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Ann PancakeNatalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We get central Appalachia. Our writers don't have to cover up or apologize for their hillbilly backgrounds.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Purchase and read our chapbooks.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025Describe the ideal submission.We look for voice-driven writing that has something to say about our region. The submission length requirements must be met.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?They send stories that are too short to be published in our chapbook series.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?I want to know the author's connection to central Appalachia.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I can tell if the piece isn't right pretty quickly.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?We have a team of readers that reads the submissions, then the short list gets reviewed by our senior editorial staff.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?We have a diverse group of readers based throughout the Appalachian region. They read submissions and make notes for our internal review.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We might have some narrative questions for the author to clear up. Apart from that, the author can expect a round of line editing, copy editing and proofreading. The author gets to approve the final edits.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes, when applicable.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025How is your project funded?We are a 501c3 tax-exempt organization.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?We have a newsletter and social media channels. We also have a press distribution system.Natalie Axton, Director of Programs on 10 November 2025 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