SH> ... a friend ... is putting together a collection
 SH> of stories about pet birds. 
 
 JE> You know, this is a BIT backwards. Most editors, even
 JE> non-profit ones, do NOT ask for a donation of money in
 JE> addition to the donation of the story. Even the most
 JE> humble, home-based publications will generally offer the
 JE> writer at least a couple of free issues. I think your
 JE> "friend" needs a good shake!
          I told her that i doubted she'd get too many responses
       that way. But i believe she was hoping that people would 
       be so eager to see their name in print they wouldn't care! 
          Sue
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