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Editor Interview: Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award

Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.

poetry

What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?

C.D. Wright, Anne Carson

If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?

Anne Carson, C.D. Wright

What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?

Poetry that is outside the box.

What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?

Be professional.

Describe the ideal submission.

Manuscript format

What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?

Sending work that is not ready for publication.

How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?

Publication credits.

If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?

For the Ben Saltman Award, I read most of it.

What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?

We send it to the final judge.

What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?

I read a lot of work and spend time fund raising.

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