FAQ Category: Publishing

What books do you recommend for poets?

What books do you recommend for poets?

Books that are a good starting point for resources helpful to poets wishing to expand their horizons. Glazner, Gary Mex, How to Make a Living as a Poet (2005) 978-1932360691 Sedlacek, L.B., The Poet’s Survival Guide (2009) 978-1716870736 La Ronn, Michael, Indie Poet Rock Star: 

How do I self-publish a poetry e-book?

How do I self-publish a poetry e-book?

Ebooks are a more accessible and environmentally friendly option. These sites will distribute your poetry book as an ebook. Using a combination of distributors can spread your book globally.

Publishing ebooks directly: 

Ebook distributors: 

Software for editing epub files: https://calibre-ebook.com

How do I self-publish a book?

How do I self-publish a book?

Here are some websites for self-publishing paperbacks:

How do I publish my poems in a journal or anthology?

How do I publish my poems in a journal or anthology?

Many publishers list submittable.com which lets you submit poetry through their website. Their website lets you track your submissions to publishers not listed on submittable. 

Another great resource is duotrope.com which for a $5 monthly fee lets you research publications, keep track of submissions, and they have their own submission service called duosoma. Their submissions calendar is a useful feature in finding new anthology calls.

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