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2008 Poet's Market

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While no amount of books can promise that you will be published, having a copy of the Poet's Market can help you find out where, when, and what to send out. I don't think you need a new edition every year, especially when you start marking in a version, crossing out places that aren't your thing and underlining important details, like reading periods and how many poems each place wants at a time. Even with this book, it doesn't hurt to visit each publication's website in case information has changed since this book was published. I almost wish they would put in boldface several important aspects, such as reading dates, number of poems desired at a time, and if they take simultaneous submissions or not. While the last is a huge and hotly debated topic, you can at least decide if you want to stick with places that accept it and/or if you want to not mention in your cover letter that you are sending poems elsewhere. (Who wants to wait nine months for a rejection slip?) I also appreciate the sample poems many places offer up since a few with lower quality poems may be avoided. Finally, how many times does Virgil Suarez appear?

I could not go a year without this useful tool. I am new to writing poetry, but I have been published now with the help of Poet`s Market, with their advice and numerous submission listings. I`ve never had a writing class or attended a workshop about poetry, but if I had to recommmend one book to get you started without any formal training, this would be the one. Well, worth the investment. Stop throwing your money away on dozens of magazine subscriptions just to get some publishing leads. Poet`s Market will help to direct you to the ones geared to your style of writing:)

Yes, this book gives over 1800 places to publish your poetry, but it contains much other valuable information. It gives you general submission guidelines, and the section covering frequently asked questions would prove to be an incredible asset for beginners. Though I am disappointed that there isn't a larger market for those who wish to submit their work to quality book publishers, this is not the fault of the editors of this resource. The book gives specific information about the poetry publishers and I suggest that those who aspire to break into this market take submission guidelines seriously. As a former publisher who published a few poetry books, it is upsetting to know that someone has submitted their poems without any planning and sometimes without a return envelope. Don't pass up this book if you are a serious poet.

Have you bought it yet?

If you are intending to be a published poet, and, like me, no one has heard of you, you need "2002 Poet's Market: 1,800 Places to Publish Your Poetry."

Useful are the icons indicating if they pay, or won awards, etc.

As a poet often writing with religious overtones, I need to know which publications, secular and religious, are open to such poetry. Some do not want to see any sort of religious poetry, and others are open, but with limits, and others welcome it. This book helps me avoid wasting my time, their time, and postage. By using this book, everyone is happy.

I have used this guide successfully to be published. It is thorough, packed with info.

You'll find the icons essential, as you determine which publishers pay, which are new additions to the guide, which are open to newer writers, etc.

Also, if you are looking to get into the religious market, Poet's Market is just a start. It is decent, but only covers the largest publishers. You are should also buy Sally Stuart's "Christian Writer's Market Guide," a very similarly structured book, the definitive guide for Christian writers.

I fully recommend this book.

Anthony Trendl

New and established poets alike will find something of value in this guide to markets.

The annual "bible" of poets includes clear instructions on the submission process, along with info. on resources to help poets improve their skills.

Information on how to connect with other poets opens up a world of possibilities for those wishing to find a writer's workshop or group. In addition, the guide features "insider tips" via articles on self-promotion, working with editors, etc.

Overall, a great resource for poets.

This book is a necessary reference for anyone writing poetry.
General reference books for writers tend to mix everything together, and it is tedious to sort through the listings to find places to submit poetry. This reference volume seems reasonably complete, with good details on the various publishers. The listing is alphabetic, and coded with useful symbols. I just received it today, and used it this evening to locate a magazine where I am submitting a short poem for consideration.

When I saw the newest edition of Poet's Market available on Amazon I knew I had to place an order. There is no better source for poets and writers who are seeking publication.
This edition provides more listings, easy to read icons, useful advice, and (hooray!) more email listings for publishers and publications than can be found any where else. Listings are organized alphabeticaly, geographicaly, subject wise, and by the level of the writer. It is easy to scan through listings to locate specific markets for your work.
Poet's Market 2002 is a source for beginners as well as established writers. Poets seeking to publish their work know that it is essential to follow guidelines and formats set up by individual publishers. This valuable information will make or break you when trying to crack the world of the printed word. Poet's Market 2002 simplifies and organizes the publishing world, making it user friendly.

When I first decided to submit my work for publication 10 years ago. Poet's Market was the first book I bought to help me get started. I've been buying it every year since then, and my writing career has been a success! I am now the author of two poetry books (one is award winning). Poet's Market is where every poet should start and then keep going. . .

When the editors of this reference say to examine a copy of the periodical before submitting, they are not trying to pump up circulation -- they are trying to save everyone some time and energy. But now, instead of sending ten bucks here and ten bucks there and then waiting 1 - 6 months for an issue to arrive, you can use the listed web site to size up your target before you submit. Some periodicals sound good until you look closer and discover that the web site includes a photo of the editors drinking beer.
More isn't always better. Apparently there are as many people who want to be poetry editors as there are people who want to be poets. This means plenty of periodicals fold, and you can avoid wasting postage by keeping the latest edition of this handy.
This is a book best purchased by those unfortunate enough to write poetry out of desperate drive, as opposed to those who actually want to be a poet. Nobody wants to be a poet, it just happens. You don't see publishers hiring people right out of creative writing programs. Be able to name five poets you really like and why before you strut your dabbling by leaving this volume out on your coffee table.
Sales should be restricted to people who have never donned a beret, even in jest.

As everyone knows, this is a unique product and an enormous aid to getting published. However, it is a victim of its own success insofar as there is a huge amount of information here. It is increasingly hard to navigate and cries out to be published in CD-ROM or other electronically searchable media.