Name and role: Anna Rozwadowska, Poetry Editor

The one-line bio:

Anna Rozwadowska has been with LL for many years. She is a PhD holder, a longtime writer (poetry and more), an editor, a psychic medium, and a humanitarian.

What drew you to Literally Literary specifically?

The quality of the written work, but also my belief that I have finally found a home for my poetry and more. I later became an editor.

What’s a piece of writing (yours or someone else’s) that changed how you think about the craft?

I don’t know that I can point to one. Every time that I read a great piece and think about it, I end up refining my craft. It’s an ongoing process.

What do you wish more writers understood about the submission/editing process?

That the piece should be a finished piece by you. Editors are here to edit, but we don’t want to be adding or subtracting from your voice. Outside of editing, what are you working on or reading right now? I need to start reading books again. My life is hectic, but I read other people’s work. It’s books that I miss.

One piece of advice for someone submitting to us for the first time.

Oh boy. Two things. One, try to ensure that the piece is the best version that you have written. Some people submit unfinished pieces; that’s a no-no. Also, submit to us even if you have doubts. The editor is there for a reason. If you want, we can work with you to create a fabulous piece. Just keep in mind that we are busy beavers.

Anything you want readers or writers to know about you before you start reading their work?

I want to see your best work. I want LL to be a home for that. But I will work with a piece if you just indicate it. No need to fear.

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