Editor Interview: Tulipwood Books Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.stories from the marginsKatharine Threat, Managing Editor on 20 September 2026What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Milkweed, Copper Canyon Press, Blue Cactus Press, Sibling Rivalry, Floating Bridge Press, and Wave Books are just the tip of the iceberg. The PNW has so many incredible indie presses run by passionate, talented individuals!Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?As soon as I read Aimee Nezhukumatathil I knew her work would carry me for a long time. I also love the works of Evie Shockley, Tarfia Faizullah, Sylvia Fox, Virginia Woolf, and Samantha Shannon.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?At Tulipwood we hold fast to the idea that books are art, and that art thrives in collaboration. We dedicate time and effort into each title, working alongside our authors to help them finish (or finesse) the best version of their projects. Every author is a priority, and every vision is a driving force for the finished work.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Don't worry about what you think we want to read; write what only you can write, however you'd like to write it...and don't let yourself be bogged down by genre or tradition!Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026Describe the ideal submission.An impossible question! The ideal submission is one that contains work that reveals a vivid truth, and that can take many forms.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Our annual journal, seedfall, seeks works by women, nonbinary, and trans writers, but we frequently see individuals ignoring that part. Authors who do not consider themselves as one of these identities are welcome to submit to other projects, though!Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Aside from projects where we are seeking works from specific groups or identities, I tend to avoid too much information about the person until after I've reviewed the work. I want to learn about you from your writing.Previous publication credits are always interesting, so I can see where your interests lie and if you're familiar with an editorial process, but I will never hold it against someone if they haven't been published before.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I don't have a hard-and-fast rule for this; it really does depend on the piece. But I will never read less than five pages before making a full decision.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?I tend split my day into smaller bursts of submission reading, editing, and other tasks. I don't want to do any writer the disservice of judging too quickly just because I've been working on the same task for a few hours too many. So there are lots of cat-petting breaks, tea, and walks no matter the weather.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Our collective goal at Tulipwood is to work collaboratively with our writers on every project. We offer developmental/substantive editing and feedback for our full length acquisitions and submissions, and try to provide helpful line and copy for our journal pieces as well. We know that working on any art, including writing, is an ongoing and sometimes isolating process, and we want to assist where we can while also providing a source of feedback and reflection.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes! We nominate our books and authors to the Washington State Book Award, CLMP Firecracker, Best New Poets, Pushcart, Julie Suk, and any other awards that our authors request.Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026How is your project funded?At the moment, the kindness and generosity of the lovely individuals who buy our books. We are working on getting our 501c3 status, but in the meantime we have started a Patreon for those who want a little more collaborative book-making in their lives!Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 2026How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?I turned to our brilliant marketing director, Alli Parrett, for this one: At Tulipwood Books, we work with our authors to build a marketing plan that suits the project at hand. This includes social media, features in newsletters, launch events, readings, and more. As we are a collaborative press, we are always open to marketing ideas from authors. We love thinking outside of the box!Katharine Threat, Managing Editor on 08 October 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