Welcome to ByLine Magazine

ByLine is a monthly magazine for writers. Since its founding in 1981, ByLine has published — and paid for — the first work of hundreds of poets and writers of fiction and nonfiction. We encourage and advise novice writers; we publish the work of beginners and veterans alike.

The magazine presents articles on the craft or business of writing, including regular columns on writing poetry, fiction, nonfiction and children's literature. We also publish short stories and poetry.

ByLine sponsors monthly contests designed to motivate writers by providing deadlines, competition and cash prizes. These contests are open to anyone. For details about our contests, click the Contest Info button at left.

2008 Chapbook Information

See our Poetry Page for 2008 Chapbook Information. Final judging will done by prize-winning poet and author Ellen Bass, whose fourth book of poems, The Human Line, was published by Copper Canyon Press in June 2007.

Additional Resources

As a service to writers, ByLine is pleased to provide these links to additional resources:

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