Writing and Publishing FAQ

Writing and Publishing FAQ

How can I become a poet? How can I get my poems published? Where should I submit my poems? How do I format my submission? Is rejection a bad sign? Do I need an agent? Can I make a living from poetry? How much does it cost to publish? What are subsidy and vanity presses? Should I copyright my poems? If so, how? How can I tell if a contest or publishing offer is a scam? Where can I find a list of poetry scams? May I send poems to the Academy for evaluation? How can I get feedback on my work? What resources and publications are available for kids? If I am a poet facing a crisis where can I go to find help? More help pages