by Gordon Kerr (Editor)
Writing poetry is more popular than ever and there has never been a greater opportunity to find an outlet for your work. The Poetry Writers' Yearbook gives detailed listings of publishing companies, events and competitions where your voice can be heard. It provides comprehensive information and advice on funding, self-publishing and how you can survive and thrive as a poet. This new book includes a foreword by Andrew Motion and contributions from established poets George Szirtes, Andrew Motion, Colette Bryce and Carol Ann Duffy. Professional publishers at Faber, Blood Axe and Poetry Review give practical advice on getting your work in print. Hear from an Arvon Prize judge on how he selects prize winners, and from the founder of Apples and Snakes on performing your work. Packed with useful contacts and advice, the Poetry Writers' Yearbook brings poets and audiences together in a reliable and authoritive reference source.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: 2007
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 26 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 0713675764
ISBN 13: 9780713675764
Book Overview: more than just a directory - includes detailed information on how to submit work, fees paid, deadlines for competitions, how to get funding etc includes contributions from leading poets and industry experts publishing in time for National Poetry Day covers every aspect of the poetry scene today: publishers, magazines, agents, events, organisations, competitions, grants, performance poetry, creative writing courses, poetry groups etc Related: The Writers Handbook (Macmillan) and our own Writers and Artists Yearbook contain information for poets, but generally only list the main poetry publishers rather than cover the whole field in such a comprehensive way. The Small Press Guide, published annually lists some of the publications covering poetry. The Poetry Society has a database of publishers and contacts (which it has made available to our YB).