PODCAST DROP: Editing Poetry

In this month’s Editing & Design episode, we’re talking about something I know much less about than prose editing: editing poetry.

What exactly does a poetry editor do, how is the process different, and how can an editor help strengthen a poem without losing what makes it distinctive?

My guest is Anna Davidson, a poet, writer, and editor. We’ll talk about what she looks for in a poem, how poets and editors can build a productive relationship, and how writers can figure out what kind of editorial help they actually need.