Quote, unquote: Running on enthusiasm

"The Internet has put small Canadian magazines into direct competition with every other magazine in the world. Without our grants from all levels of government, we would not survive. I wish we were not so dependent on these funds, but it is a reality for most small Canadian magazines. Former editor Daniel Viola recently remarked to me that Maisonneuve runs on enthusiasm, and that is exactly right. I wish we could provide more remuneration to everyone who contributes to the magazine. I think every small magazine editor and publisher in Canada feels that way!"

-- Jennifer Varkonyi, publisher of Montreal-based magazine Maisonneuve, in an interview with the National Magazine Awards blog.