strafer
I fear that you are too bitter.
When I first thought about writing in a couple of mags, I first checked with the relevant editor that they would be interested (I was unknown to them at the time), they expressed interest, but no commitment until they saw the copy and then agreed to publish when they got it.
There is no secret, masonic ritual...you just have to write something that the editors think will make their mag better, and it is better to check with them first that they are likely to be interested.
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