Now and Then magazine, published here at ETSU by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, has been around since 1984 and still brings a taste of the Appalachian peoples’ way of life to ETSU.
Jane Woodside, editor of the magazine, takes on the responsibilities of a full-time staff. Woodside and Nancy Fischman, managing editor, work together to bring the magazine to the readers in its final form.
“By editing, sometimes you have to dismantle things and put them back together,” Woodside said.
She also writes some of the articles for the magazine. She became editor after the position opened. At the time, she was editing for a dance conference book.
Even though the magazine is located on campus, not many students are aware of the publication. “We just don’t have the staff to promote and market it, to spread the word,” Woodside said.
The center is one of the State of Tennessee’s Centers of Excellence, which supports artistic and scholarly public service projects.
Yet, it is hard to gain access to the funds necessary to hire more marketing staff.
“The funding for the Centers of Excellence (has) been at a steady state,” Woodside said.
The magazine, which started out as a newsletter, has rapidly grown into the information tap for the Appalachian area.
Each issue has two parameters and is dedicated to a particular theme, Woodside said.
Writers may submit poetry, fiction, articles, essays, photographs and more to be published in the magazine.
To receive the magazine all you have to do is sign up as a member of the center. The magaxine comes along with membership.
The cost of a student membership is $10-$15. Internships are available, if desired, but they are not available on a regular basis.
An annual writing competition is also held, and this year’s competition is in fictional writing. Deadline for entries is March 1.

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