I would love to get my poetry published how do I start the process?

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I would love to get my poetry published how do I start the process?

Answer 1

You will want to research journals and magazines that publish in the same genre as your poetry-- really look for things that print similar works.



To begin your research, take a look at the current edition of the book "Writer's Market". It is a fairly comprehensive listing of locations to submit work. Then, head down to your local public library and see if you can track down copies. Make sure it is appropriate or it will be a waste of time and postage to submit.



Each publisher has different submission guidelines, so make sure to research the specifics. Oftentimes, they are now on the web so it's much easier. Most only want you to submit three to five poems in each submission package, and they generally have length guidelines as well.



Do not submit your poems to multiple publications simultaneously unless you specify it in your cover letter and you are sure that the particular publishers accept simultaneous submissions.



For formatting your poems and manuscript, see if you can locate a copy of "Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript" (which is actually published by the folks at Writer's Market). It's my favorite reference for all sorts of literary queries.



It could take a long time, and be prepared for multiple rejections. Such is the life of an author! But, if you are persistant, you will find homes for your poems.



Let me also suggest checking out the website http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/ to help you avoid other scams in every aspect of writing.

Answer 2

Join a writing group. Find a place that has poetry nights so you can read in front of others - it's important practice because once you publish you will have to do that. I know a few published poets and the small town I live in has a poetry festival once a year. When you connect with other writers you can ask them who to approach. But be aware of scams, people who want money up front. Join contests.

Read other poets. When you do connect with writers you will have something in common to talk about.

Read the classics and find out why they are considered classics, personally I really like T.S. Eliot, other mid 20th writers and of course the Beats, like Ginsberg.

Take an english literature course, many teachers are closet writers, or know writers.

Answer 3

Join Absolute Write Water Cooler - there are poetry forums there. Also, Writers Market has information and so does Writers Digest - a monthly magazine - for poetry contests, anthologies seeking submissions etc. Remember to check with Preditors and Editors before you send anything to a contest or publisher -- there are MANY MANY scams out there. Pax - C.

Answer 4

Get out there and go to readings and open mic nights. Poetry is primarily an aural art form.



This will help hone your skills and see how effective your poetry is in the real world. Publishers of small magazines often attend and will let you know if they want to publish you. It will all snowball from there.



As an added bonus you get to meet lots of other poets who can give you advice and become your mates.



It's terrifying but worthwhile!

Answer 5

Go to your local library and get out a copy of the writers and artists yearbook, this will give you contact details for publishing houses and agents stating what they specialise in. though poetry is about the hardest form of writing to get published today as fewer and fewer people are reading and fewer still are interested in poetry. however. good luck.

Answer 6

There are tons of online classes that teach poetry (and fiction) writing and marketing. Writers' Digest has some, and for a cheaper alternative, there are smaller organizations (a simple internet search will find them...a good example of one is Allwriters Workplace and Workshop at allwriters dot org, but there are many others). I'm not affiliated with either of these, just using them as examples.



AVOID places like poetry.com, as they will publish ANYONE AND ANYTHING, then charge you to see your work in "Print."

Answer 7

Try www.unitedpress.co.uk and www.forwardpress.co.uk as I have had work published by both these places in some of their anthologies. I would also recommend you publish on a blog and also join this website: http://urbis.com

Answer 8

go to this writing site it is brilliant

http://www.writing.com/?i=1

you can create your own portfolio and get other writers reading, reviewing and editing. there are contests and currency and it will help you improve your skill whilst also giving advice and publishers links.



It also uses IM and has a chatroom just for registered users.



It gives lots of information on how to get your work out there.

I have many friends on there that have been published because of it and I have one in editing at the minute!

Answer 9

every physique will help you self-post your poems in case you only prefer to have a e book of your person poems. that is called "arrogance publishing" - i'm beneficial you could guess why! in case you prefer to have somebody else post your poems, it incredibly is quite difficult - you could commence by ability of submitting poems to poetry journals and magazines and you will possibly get some printed - yet certainly books of poetry are reserved for typical poets!

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Answer 11

umm maby type a rough draft and if u already did that then try to finda publisher ( if u found a publisher make sure to have some money )

Answer 12

start an online blog, it's free and if it becomes popular you can use it as ammo to get published