Poet's Guide: How to Publish and Perform Your Work

by Michael J. Bugeja

A practical handbook clearly explaining how poets can successfully publish and market their work. Published poets and Bugeja, former poetry columnist for Writer's Digest magazine and author of the acclaimed Art and Craft of Poetry, offer practical advice on workshops, readings, contests, magazines, revising, and publishing. An excellent resource for helping poets publish single poems or complete collections.

Genres: Poetry, Writing, Nonfiction

170 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poet's Guide is quite well done-the author includes comments in each section from other poets and editors. There is an excellent section which discusses and describes workshops, and another one on entering poetry contests. The section of preparing poems for submission is quite useful, including sample cover letters and formatting. Bugeja even addresses interpretation of rejection notices. I enjoyed this book so much I am ordering Bugeja's poetry books.

[Julene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basics for poets, especially those who are starting to send out their work. A friend lent it to me when I asked some questions about submitting my poems. I learned I was doing it wrong! Better late than never. This has practical tips.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit dated, but practical and useful with perspectives provided by other poets and editors.