Self Publishing
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Self Publishing Poetry...because if you don't, who will?
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Let's start by admitting the sad truth: there is no New York Times Poetry Best Sellers list. There are very few poets with major publishing houses beating down their doors.
So perhaps there is no genre more ripe for self publishing, no genre in which more self publishing has already occurred. Think about it:
- Poetry is dense with meaning; that is, fewer words, fewer pages, more impact.
- A book of poetry cheaply printed doesn't carry the stigma of a poorly published novel. Among poets, it's the words that speak volumes, not the packaging.
Poems are for aficionados, and have to be marketed to aficionados. That's why major publishing houses - with their eyes on mass markets - tend to steer clear.
Publishing your own poems means having something to take with you to festivals, readings and lectures. A calling card, something to sign and to trade. And self publishing can run the gamut from folding and stapling a few pages to a book length, bookstore quality press run.
Below are the real life self publishing experiences of poets who have done it. This is your chance to learn from those who have been there. You'll read about successes and setbacks.
Gather up some good ideas. Get advance warning on missteps you can avoid.
These self publishing stories are posted free for your use. All I ask is that you take the trouble to Rate and Comment on each account that you read. That way the more helpful accounts will rise to the top. After all, this is The SHARED Self Publishing Experience.
May all your roses be read!
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Have You Self Published a Poetry Book?
Have you published a book of your own poetry? Share your experience!
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Write as complete and helpful an account as you can! (These self publishing stories will be rated.)
Tell everyone how you're navigating in the world of poetry publishing! Share with everyone how you're approaching this market.
Please note: Your account should be about your experience, NOT about how wonderful your book is! Promotional material WILL be rejected.
Learn From These Self Published Authors
Poetry book publishers share their experience.
Oprah, I’m Still Waiting for your Call!
If your vision is you and Oprah chatting it up in front of millions of viewers about your book of poetry, um…you're probably going to be disappointed, no ...
Marketing Appears Insurmountable for the Introvert
After submitting 21st Century Bread to 13 poetry publishers without a nibble, I devoted seven months to the closest editing job I have ever undertaken,...
Crawling on a Creative Mountain
I love to read and write. Reading feeds my hungry mind and satisfies my bewildered heart. Writing is my breath and bread. Thus, when I came to the United ...
What Authors Should Know About Marketing
For authors, no matter how you are published (self-published, POD, traditional publishing) having your manuscript published is a rewarding experience; however,...
Getting the Word Out...
Perhaps the most important thing a writer can do (after writing the book, of course) is market the work. This is even more important in self-publishing ...
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