The Business of Poetry
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- KayDay
- Marion
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- Carolea
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- WebbQuest
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» KayDay - Hi, Marion!
Welcome to Women's Poetry. Publishing poetry can be difficult, but it can be done! A tool I have found invaluable is the Poet's Market Book, by Writer's Digest. There are many markets on the Net, and there are a number of critique/message boards for poets as well. We announce contests at this site from time to time.Good luck with your poetry!
-- posted by KayDay
» Carolea - Getting published
As a new poet, (under two years) I findthis an interesting question. I'm at the point where I am starting to get fairly good feedback
on my poetry, yet I've not submitted anything yet.
Instead, I've read poems at local poetry meetings,
and for a small group of eldery women in a nursing home. I'm amazed at their reactions. I'm saddened by how little mental stimulation is available in these homes. I was amazed at the level of discussion generated by my
readings. It's been a rewarding beneficial experience for both sides.
Each time I decide to finally submit a poem, I end up revising it, and finally abandoning the idea.
I'm sure this stems from insecurity. Meanwhile, my poems pile up. I wonder if anyone else feels like this?
I recently opened my own web site as another way
to share my poetry. I included my early efforts to show my own personal growth in the craft.
http://www.thelotuspond.com
-- posted by Carolea
» KayDay - Carolea, the publishing thing is always a big if with me too.
No matter how much I publish, when I finish a new poem, I have this reluctance to put it to market. I like to read my poetry to friends and family. I do some readings as well. But you never know how a poem will be perceived. And I never really know if it's truly finished. I tend to second guess some lines, even after it's in print.-- posted by KayDay
» WebbQuest - Re: The Business of Writing
In response to message posted by KayDay:This article is well written and timely in an ironic way. I am currently applying to become an active member (Poet being one of the three categories) in NLAPW. Plus author friend Sally Odgers and I are in the middle of writing a poetry book! Thanks so much 
Now for a bit of advice to the unsure: Using Microsoft Word, or another word program, when editing a poem, can do wonders for your confidence level. Seeing no jagged "error" lines is praise of a higher order, which can spur creative juices. It is a personal trick.
Although poetry is often grammatically incorrect using a word program is a way to boost poetic esteem.
-- posted by WebbQuest
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