Editor Interview: Fourteen Hills Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Surprising workMiah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Trnsfer, Black Warrior Review, Fifth Wednesday, Best Non-Required Reading seriesMiah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Adrienne Rich, Kazua Ishiguro, Alain Robbes-Grillet, Toni Morrison, Wassily Szymborska, Colum McCann, Michael Cunningham, Pam Houston, Robert GluckMiah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We are willing to take a chance on material and writers that excite us, no matter their credential.Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Definitely know who you're submitting to, but send everywhere! You never know who will feel drawn to your work. Don't limit yourself to a self-prescribed writing label.Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013Describe the ideal submission.One that balances grace with intellect, form and content, and surprises without unnecessary gimmicks.Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Submitters are generally respectful and dutiful with following our guidelines. We don't accept postage submissions anymore, though, starting this past January!Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?It doesn't matter. If we like/accept the work, we'll then ask for more information.Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read all of a submission. It's only fair to the writer. To determine a work's merit without reading its entirety is to base value on a formula. We don't like formulas.Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?It is first read by a genre editor. If it is of interest, it is then placed in a packet of material to be reviewed by the entire genre staff. If it is reviewed well, it becomes part of a later, larger discussion determining what goes in the next edition, including but not limited to emerging themes and formal considerations.Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?Smooth frenzy. Think Steve Reich. Our staff is incredible, however, so that reduces the vascillation in our heads to more Philip Glass a la Koyaanisqatsi.Miah Jeffra, Co Editor-in-Chief on 11 February 2013 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