A complete guide to breaking into the world of print poetry, How to Publish Your Poetry presents market resources for locating appropriate publishers, explains how to define your audience, and shows how to write a persuasive submissions package. It also reveals a proven system for submitting your package a system designed to maximize results and help you realize your publication dreams. When acceptance letters roll in, the author guides you in selecting the publications that will help you meet your goals.
The title caught my eye, and since I have been playing with the idea of pursuing this again, I thought I would try this book. It is a good book with down-to-earth tips and insights, many good ideas and a great Resource Directory and list of Writers Magazines and helpful eZines and sites. I thought especially the tracking system would prove useful. Not pie in the sky, but lighthearted and encouraging. There are a series of these, one for non-fiction writers and one for screenplays. Square One publishing is the publisher. So if poetry is not your thing, you might check these others out. "Remember your initial reason for writing poetry--your passion. Don't let go of that passion so easily."