What Keeps Graywolf's Fiona McCrae Reading

When my editor asked me to interview Graywolf's publisher and editor Fiona McCrae, I did a little happy dance. Because what writer doesn't want a chance for a sit-down with the head of a fantastic literary press? It was great to hear McCrae and editor Steve Woodward go deep into what they LOVE about books and how hard they work to give each manuscript its fair shake. 

Graywolf publishes poetry, short stories, essay collections, novel and memoir. Want to hear the most competitive spot of them all?

Debut poetry. Wah-wah

Want to get your book published? Get in line. Graywolf Press' Fiona McCrae has to sift through thousands of manuscripts to get to the good stuff. KFAI’s Emily Bright talked with McCrae about what it takes to get to “yes.” (Photo by Erin Smith Photography)