I have known Marcia Preston, Sandra Soli, and Carolyn Wall for many years. I had several pieces published in Byline and several honarable mentions. In their chapbook competition, I was in the top 25 one year. What I know is that it is a reputable magazine and the people who run it really care about writers. I do know that they are sticklers for proper formatting. Typewritten, name, address, stc., in the place they specifically ask for. The guidelines are very clear there. Sandra is the poetry editor and Carolyn is the fiction editor or was the last I heard. I lived there for year and took classes with both Sandra and Carolyn. Now, I live in California and Sandra and I still e-mail as we can.
Hope this helps.
Joyce