Editor Interview: The Writer's Workshop Review Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Glimmer Train, NarrativeKathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?William TrevorKathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?Stories with a narrative arc.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Make sure you have a story. Many submissions are wonderful ideas, but they do not have conflict--resolved in some way, a problem--solved in some way, something learned from the experience.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011Describe the ideal submission.Engaging story, beautifully told, with a narrative arc.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Not reading our guidelines.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?I like cover letters and to know something about the person submitting. Sometimes I look at a website.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I practically always read the whole story and make notes. We have three other readers after my initial reading. If we all agree, it gets sent to our publisher.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?My first reading and then three other readers.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?I spend some time each morning with submissions, trying to read at least one thoroughly.Kathleen Glassburn, Managing Editor on 16 January 2011 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