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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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I don't profess to be a professional at this, but with nearly 60 poems in print now in numerous journals and anthologies, I do believe I can offer some help to anyone serious about starting out in the mad world of publishing. I do have a few simple do's and don'ts that I'll require of anyone asking for my help. They are as follows: DO... Purchase a good book of poetry publishers such as Poet's Market or Writer's Market Expect to put a good deal of time and effort into getting your poems out there Expect rejections...and lots of them E-mail me or post questions here Expect suggestions of publishers who are willing to take a chance on new poets Expect some good suggestions and advice Don't... E-mail me your poems and expect me to rewrite them for you Expect an immediate reply from me as I have a full time job and a life outside of here Expect miracles, it takes time and effort to succeed in publishing Expect to have a book accepted without first having some poems published in journals Expect to get rich...most publishers pay in the way of contributer's copies (sorry   Waste my time if you're not serious ~ Ruth |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do...read this if you're serious... Don't...take Ruth for a fool... HUGS you, and congratulations on all you have achieved! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Okay! I've been meaning to try this for sometime...grin. and maybe it'll be less painful with you holding my hand...I'll e ya Ruth!  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, Ruth... Most of you don't know that we had a "Publishing Tips" forum at one time. Ruth was our Senior Moderator for that forum, and has a great deal of information to share... If you're serious about getting published... Consult her with your questions... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a wonderful offer! If I get any more serious (hard for me to do) I will definitely read and listen to those who have already walked that pathway. I don't need to learn everything from scratch. THANKS! |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
I've had a few poems published in different poetry books, but I've never taken that step in writing my own book. I guess it takes courage...and I'll have to get it soon....I have about 150 to put in a book format...and half a book. HUGGLES |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Serinity blaze...I'm a nurse, so I'm good at holding peoples hands. E-mail me with questions and I'll be happy to answer them |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Ruth, getting published is a dream to me, and I know there's not many miracles and serendipity in it at all, but I would love to give it a try too! (hugs) Let me know more details and I would love to get back to you, yay!!! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (02-26-2003 12:34 PM).] |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
I don't know if I'm quite good enough to be published in journals of any sort... I'll have to buy a few and read, to get some idea what how high the quality bar is. Then, I'd love to try and be published... that kind of recognition is what I've always dreamed of. Thanks for the tips, I'll keep them in mind... also, thanks for being here to help... I'll come to you with any questions I might have. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I've tried dumber things for no better reason than that I was bored at the time. So...e mail is on its way Ruth! Thanks again.  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ruth, you know me I will just be happy to get even one into this little book of ours but you - well you deserve to be on the shelves, all over the place and not have to work that hard at getting there either. I will NEVER forget you looking out into the ocean that day on the way to Martha's Vineyard and what came out of that look was the most incredible poem of yours I think I had heard before, but then it was the only time I heard them too. I'm just kidding, you are a wonderful, caring, and loving, but a no-nonsense person, and I know you would go to any length to help the poets here.[This message has been edited by Mysteria (02-26-2003 11:22 PM).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Dogonnit! That's where I went wrong...I've been expecting miracles!! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Local Parasite...as a big fan of your work, I have no doubt at all that if you seriously put some effort into getting your stuff out to the publishers, it will get published Noah...you can do it too! |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
I have been looking to publish some of my work. I just have no idea where to even begin. I don't know where to even begin or when. (¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨) |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I'm already published many times over, but find your advice good common sense. Congratulations on your success. |
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WinterWren Senior Member
since 2002-12-01
Posts 1044...Coming to |
Thank you ever so much! WinterWren |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Congratulations to you on your success. I would love to write as a career. I realize that it takes patience, perseverance and effort. I often ask myself why it is important... My answer is always the same- To do what you love, love what you do and share what you can with the world... If you have some time to read me... I would appreciate your comments. I have been published in several collectives...no journals yet. That is my next goal. Thank you. ThisDiamond |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
This Diamond...sure, e-mail me a few when you get a chance and I'll look over them, just be patient with my reply. Perhaps I can give you a few suggestions on some journals who are willing to accept new poets. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ruth~ Thanks for this info. I may e mail you soon for some additional info. if you don't mind...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ruth - I'm interested. What do I do next? BC |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Paul...please do Bill...first, get yourself one of the publishing books...Poet's Market (my favorite), Writer's Market, ect I can point out some of the nicer publishers to work with and the ones willing to give new poets a chance |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
hoot_owl_rn - Thanks for the reply, I'll pick one up as soon as I can. Being I'm out in the mountains, I'll have to wait until I get to town though... BC |
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