Q: How important is payment when you submit to lit mags?
"Do you only submit to lit mags that pay?"
Welcome to our weekend conversation!
The first time I ever got paid for my writing was in my early 20s. I saw a classified listing, quite possibly in Poets and Writers, for a greeting card company. They were seeking submissions. I sent them the copy for a potential birthday card.
There comes a time in life when one begins to question the meaning of it all…
Until that day comes, let’s have a rollicking good time!
The copy was accepted. They sent me an enthusiastic message, along with $75.