Editor Interview: across THE WIRE Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Stripped-raw honesty.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Gob Pile PressBurial MagazineBack Patio Press House of VladRejection LettersRevolution JohnAlan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Lucia BerlinLarry BrownMary MillerPoe Ballantine Brian Allen CarrScott McClanahanAlan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?I don’t see us as “apart” from the other presses.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Be familiar with what we publish. Read the guidelines.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025Describe the ideal submission.These questions are not feeling worthwhile.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Not being familiar with the journal. Also, word count.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?I don’t care about cover letters. Previous publications mean nothing to me.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?It depends.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Each piece is different and is treated as such.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?I open the submission email, click the doc, and read it.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Our level of editing varies. The author approves final edits but publication may depend on those final edits.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025How is your project funded?Day job.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 2025How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?On social media.Alan, ten-Hoeve on 08 December 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