In What Editors Want: A Must-Read for Writers Submitting to Literary Magazines, writer and editor Lynne Barrett demystifies an often-daunting process. This step-by-step handbook updates and expands on Barrett's essay, which went viral when it first appeared and has been widely recommended by journals, writing programs, and writers' organizations. From understanding editors' expectations, to researching and evaluating potential markets, handling cover letters, rejections, and acceptances, and keeping good records, What Editors Want guides the writer through the world of publishing today.