where do I go to submit poetry to be published?

Answer 1

First of all, let me tell you that poetry.com is a complete scam-- they will print ANYTHING as long as you can pay them for a copy of the "anthology".

It's hard to give you specifics because you haven't provided any information on your poetry. You will want to research journals and magazines that publish in the same genre as your writing-- 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 submission, 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 a home 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.

Happy writing!

Answer 2

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! POETRY.COM is the biggest scam in publishing! WHY do people still recommend this fraud?

Poetry.com publishing everything and anything. When you submit to them, they will send you a form letter congratulating you on being a semi-finalist in whatever contest they are currently running. EVERYONE is a semi-finalist. Part of your "prize" is that your poem is going to be published in this huge anthology. Of course, you want a copy, don't you? Well, they will sell you one at the "special" author price...normally three to four times the value of a real book.

Google "poetry scams" and you can read more about these idiots.

If you are interested in real poetry markets, grab a copy of Writer's Digest, The Writer, and Poets & Writers, or similar magazines. The all carry writer markets.

Answer 3

Your first step is to copyright each and every and each poem you will located up until now than submitting it! there's a cost in preserving with poem or selection of poems on the Library Of Congress--the two snail mail or on line----then pay interest to submitting to valid poetry magazines,making use of actuality different answerer mentioned. HTH----------------william

Answer 4

www.poetry.com

You can win prizes, money, and possibly get your poetry published in a book!!