We destroy the beauty of the countryside because the un-appropriated splendors of nature have no economic value. We are capable of shutting off the sun and the stars because they do not pay a dividend. — John Maynard Keynes
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<br />therefore leaving open the opportunity for first print pub. elsewhere.
<br />They're an excellent barometer of if a piece will sell. They're staffed
<br />by writers,editors, teachers, etc. and are sticklers for grammar, form,
<br />etc. which is a good thing. I found what I used to enter there,
<br />reflected editors' tastes. If Byline gave it a thumbs down, seems
<br />editors did , as well. What won was picked up by some great
<br />publications. They also are running a chapbook competition (that they
<br />publish if you win). I think the deadline is March l or 15. Check out
<br />their website and good luck
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