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Where can you get your poetry published with no scams involved?

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Krista asked:

I am a really good writer, and I have been looking for a publishing company so I can check into getting published. Anyone know where I can check into?

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Do you need to know poetry to be a good fiction writer?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Ken K asked:

I recently got interested in pursuing a career a career as a fiction writer, perticularly in the horror & sci-fi genre. I was wondering if it’s essential to know a bit of poetry or like be familiar with some works of Shakespeare- to be a good writer.

Tags: Fiction Writer, Genre, Shakespeare
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How can I write a query letter for my collection of poetry?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Billena B asked:

If you can, please give me a sample. I’m hoping to take the editor’s idea if my collection can be expanded and published into a book. So how can I write a query letter?

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What poetry collections/anthologies would you recommend?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Bijou asked:

Which ones would you recommend for someone fairly new and interested in the world of poetry?

Tags: Poetry Anthologies, Poetry Collections, World Poetry
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How many poems should a poetry book have?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Ginny M asked:

I’m thinking about publishing a collection of my book of poetry and I am wondering, how many poems should a collection of poetry have?

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How can a person compete in competitions for writing and poetry?

Friday, February 12th, 2010

jasper asked:

I am sure there are some contests out there that a person could mail in their submissions, I am just not sure what avenues to take.

Tags: Competitions, Contests, Writing Poetry
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What are examples of heroic couplet poetry?

Monday, February 8th, 2010

eks_emily asked:

I have to find a heroic couplet poem and reword the words to make them my own for my class. Please help with ideas.

Tags: Couplet Poetry, Heroic Couplet Poem
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How do i get my poetry published in a book i can call my own?

Monday, February 8th, 2010

thereject1988 asked:

Would a degree help, and if so what kind English, writing, or something of that sort?

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What are some good, reliable, reputable and preferably inexpensive poetry book publishing sites?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Danielle Hossain Lota asked:

I am currently trying to get a book of my poems published. And how do I go about the process of publishing and marketing my books? I would love to make a career out of writing and possibly earn a good reputation and make some money. Any suggestions or tips for any of these fields/questions? I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

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what is the average number of poems in a poetry book?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Coop asked:

i’m thinking about putting together a book of poetry but i don’t know how many poems to include. what is a normal amount in a poetry book?
well most of my poems are short, not like a hiku, but short. i have a few longer ones but not shakespear long.

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