I have been writing poetry for many years, and have tried many times to get published and my work seen. I have been entering competitions but got scammed by <removed by admin> (I have heard it has happened to many). I got a letter in the post the other day from <removed by admin> and they want me to give them full permission to publish one of my poems, but surely I should get paid for this?? Any advice would be appreciated, as I need to have this document sent off by the 18 March 2005.
Thanx

[Edited by david bruce at 18:01:00 on 15 March 2005
Reason: specifics removed to ensure no slander]

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