We plan to return to that policy depending on the popularity of our zines. Small press zines make it possible for many new talents to find a place for their works to get published. Without the existence of small press the majority of these newcomers would probably have very little opportunity to build their list of credits. Then all of those new writers would not have a place to get published. There simply is not enough big book and magazine publishers around for the new writers to find a publisher who will even consider a newcomer.
Many newcomers manage to get published repeatedly in small press.
Of course, one's ability to write well certainly helps. Many small press publishers are selective and insist on good writing. It takes a long time and a lot of hard work for a writer to work their way up in small press and develop a reputation for good writing. Meanwhile, one does NOT get rid of their day job. Eventually one should acquire a literary agent or attempt submitting a manuscript to various publishers on their own.