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We've had such a positive response from readers about our weekly newsletter that we've decided to offer a six-month subscription in addition to a full year. This way, more readers will have a chance to check out all Sapling has to offer without committing to a full year.
Each issue will highlight a literary contest currently accepting submissions; a profile of a literary journal or magazine; a profile of an independent press; an interview with a writer or editor (topics range from how to craft a convincing pitch to whether an MFA is integral to becoming an established author); a Q&A, where BLP editors will answer questions submitted by readers (recent example: What should poets look for in a contract?); and a closing note featuring the successes of our subscribers. After all, independent publishing is nothing if not a supportive, symbiotic community, and all success is our success. That's how much we believe in independent publishing and non-mainstream writing.
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