AN INVITATION TO WRITERS

In the United States today some of the finest literary reputations belong to homosexuals. Yet these writers are making no contribution to ONE. ONE needs good writing. As the quality of the pieces in the magazine improves, its reputation among readers of taste, background and influence will grow. This can substantially advance ONE's crusade for tolerance and understanding.

ONE does not insist that its writers use their real names. A fine story, a stimulating article, come into existence because of an author's talent, not his name. Naturally, where a successful writer will permit his name to be used, its appearance on the cover or in the contents list of an issue will accomplish much. But it is not mandatory.

To find outlets for stories, articles, poems on homosexual themes has not been easy even for recognized professionals in the past. Despite some liberalization of editorial policies, U. S. magazines for the most part are not receptive even now. And many professional writers have in their files pieces touching on this interest area which they have given up hope of ever seeing in print. Because these are written out of deep personal necessity and conviction they are sometimes better than the writer's published work.

ONE wants and needs this material.

To young writers who will one day be professionals but whose talent needs shaping and encouragement, ONE offers the opportunity of first publication for stories, articles and verse in an area of interest other magazines shun. The editors are eager to see fresh, original, imaginative manuscripts. We hope for them from talented young people as well as from successful professionals.

What is vital is that ONE publish the best available work in its special field. And those who can do this work are not coming forward. Homosexuals form the last of the minorities. No matter how accomplished and famous, or simply how promising and gifted, a homosexual may be, he is a member of that minority. And we believe he has a responsibility to the voiceless members of that minority to speak for them whenever and wherever he can.

ONE asks for help from men and women of talent.

ONE INSTITUTE CLASSES

FALL SEMESTER BEGINS SEPTEMBER 20, 1965

Attend a single session, or as many as you can fit into your schedule. Classes meet at the Institute from 8 10 P.M. Two nights per week. Single sessions $1; 18 week semester $15; paid in advance. Tuition free to Associate Members.

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