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How to Publish Your Poetry, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Publishers for Your Work [Paperback]

Helene Ciaravino (Author)
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If how-to books are supposed to be opinionated, informative and sophisticated, this guide from Ciaravino (How to Pray: A Practical Guide to Prayer) is less a beginning poet's guide than a gentle and repetitive initiation for the completely cluelessAbut, blessedly, they're out there. The target audience of 20,000 (the book's first printing) seems to be those who come to poetry through self-help programs or sui generis verbal implosions, or who are otherwise completely out of the loop of periodicals, presses and academic programsAindeed of poetry of any sort: "This poet, whose full name is Thomas Stearns Eliot, has influenced history with his work." Almost none of the actual presses, magazines and programs that make up the current scene are described, evaluated or even mentioned hereAalthough the publications that list them areAand the ones that do show up make for a highly skewed selection. (The University of North Dakota Writers Conference is one of three discussed. The Tennessee Mountain Writers Conference is another.) Some of the initiated may find the sample cover letters, submission packet suggestions, "tracking chart[s]" and glosses ("QuarterlyAfour times per year") useful, but those looking for a Baedeker to the current lay of the land will not mistake this map for the territory.--" and glosses ("QuarterlyAfour times per year") useful, but those looking for a Baedeker to the current lay of the land will not mistake this map for the territory.
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Accomplishments, Nov 7 2003
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This review is from: How to Publish Your Poetry, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Publishers for Your Work (Paperback)
I started writing my own poetry some time ago and still trying to get it published,with all the support and help of family and friends I know it is all possible and only a matter of time and effort
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4.0 out of 5 stars Publish Your Poetry, Nov 2 2002
This review is from: How to Publish Your Poetry, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Publishers for Your Work (Paperback)
For those of us who write poetry we know there is not a very big market out there for poetry, and we also know the pay is not as well for poetry as it is for articles, books, and short stories. However, we still write poetry for many reasons, to write our feeling on paper, to express our thoughts and feelings, and more. And once we complete the poem, we must begin submitting to markets to publish the poem. This is where Helene Ciaravino's book (How To Publish Your Poetry) comes in handy.

How To Publish Your Poetry will show you how to create an effective submission package, how to write a effective query letter and cover letter, and she will guide you step-by-step through what to do first.

This book is a MUST for all poetry writers out there. If you are unsure on how to write an effective query letter for one poem, or for a book of poems, then this will show and tell you how. In addition, you will also learn a lot more to help you publish your poems.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A veritable gold mine of practical, useful, time-tested information, ideas, and instructions., Feb 5 2008
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Publish Your Poetry, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Publishers for Your Work (Paperback)
Poetry is an especially difficult field in which to be published. An ideal instruction manual for aspiring poets seeking to have their poetry published, "How To Publish Your Poetry: A Complete Guide To Finding The Right Publishers For Your Work" by book editor, freelance writer, and published poet Helene Ciaravino has compiled a step-by-step 'how to' instruction manual that will materially assist the complete novice to publishing to have their poetry put into print and made available to as large a readership as possible. Writers of poetry seeking publication will be able to maximize their chances for becoming published; will learn how to create an effective submission package; avoid common mistakes in their attempt to become published; learn how to craft a cover letter for their manuscript that will attract the attention of acquisition editors; utilize a simple but practical seven-step system for becoming published; minimize the time, effort, and financial costs of becoming published; take advantage of available resources for the aspiring poet; learn about a diversity of outlets for poetry; and benefit from honing their skills at the craft of writing poetry. Of special note is what Helene Ciarvaino has to say about self-publishing with respect to poetry. Especially recommended for academic and community library Writing & Publishing reference collections, anyone contemplating becoming a published poet should give "How To Publish Your Poetry" a very careful reading. It is a veritable gold mine of practical, useful, time-tested information, ideas, and instructions.

31 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide for poets!, Feb 25 2001
By Shirley Jump, Romantic Comedy Author - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Publish Your Poetry, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Publishers for Your Work (Paperback)
Helene's book is comprehensive and filled with tips for beginning and experienced poets. She walks the writer through all the steps necessary to get a poem published and provides lots of great information and tips along the way. It's the perfect book for anyone interested in publishing their poetry.

24 of 37 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Poetry Publishing (...), Nov 5 2001
By A reader (authorspoetsreviewersclub@authorsso... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Publish Your Poetry, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Publishers for Your Work (Paperback)
This collection covers a lot that new and established poets will find useful.
It saves you many hours of needless research - spend more time writing poetry; and then take the advice on publishing it.
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