by Gordon Kerr (Author), Gordon Kerr (Author), Hilary Lissenden (Author)
Writing poetry is more popular than ever and there has never been a greater opportunity to find an outlet for your work. 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 edition includes a foreword by Don Paterson and contributions from established poets George Szirtes, Andrew Motion, Colette Bryce and Carol Ann Duffy. New articles cover topics such as 'A Small Publisher's View', 'How to Publish a Poetry Pamphlet', 'Poetry Slams' and 'Publishing on the Internet'. Packed with useful contacts and advice, the Poetry Writers' Yearbook brings poets and audiences together in a reliable and authoritative reference source.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: 2008
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 31 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 0713684690
ISBN 13: 9780713684698
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 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).