Editor Interview: Bold Strokes Books Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.LGBTQ fictionLen Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Stieg Larsen, James Lee Burke, Nora Roberts, Kim Harrison, Lee Child, Larissa Ilone, Sue Grafton, Jonathan Franzan, MIchael Cunningham, Lilith St. CroweLen Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Broad list parameters and aggressive marketingLen Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Read the submission guidelines and send your best work (proofread the query letter and self-edit the manuscript before submission).Len Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010Describe the ideal submission.Original treatment of a classic plot or an original voice with commercial appeal. We can't publish what we can't sell!Len Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Send materials we do not publish.Len Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?A bio should include age, occupation, education, and writing/publication history as a minimum.Len Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?20% we reject after one to three chapters, the rest we skim-read the entire work even if rejection is anticipated.Len Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 2010What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?An editorial assessment (general overview of the required edits is provided to publisher).Len Barot, Selections Director on 12 September 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