Rhyming poems, poems about long-lost loves, love in general, etc. will not be favored. We have columnists and artists for the time being. If you're interested in becoming a staff artist, send a portfolio of work for consideration. Be sure to include a cover letter explaining your background, credentials, etc. Along with the cash payment, you will receive one contributor's copies.
Response time varies.
At present, expect a 2-6 week wait. If you don't hear from us within 60 days, query. We will no longer reply via email and we will not look at any more than one submission per envelope. Send submissions in the body of the email or as MS Word attachments. We've been throwing a lot of manuscripts away these days that come without SASE's.