The Ultimate Guide on How to Publish a Poetry Book

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Poetry is one art form that has always been meant to be shared. Poets use this medium to express their observations, experiences, and emotions through powerful words. So it makes sense that many poets want to publish their work and share it with other readers. However, thanks to capitalism and the “dying” art of poetry, […]

Why I Went With Self-Publishing vs Traditionally Publishing for my Poetry Book

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If you’re ready to publish your poetry book, there are two main paths ahead of you if you want to get your collection out there: traditional vs self-publishing. When I put my first debut poetry collection, seven years, together, I was determined to traditionally publish it. I viewed traditional publishers as the stamp of approval […]

Top Poetry Publishing Mistakes I Made: What You Can Avoid

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I have a confession to make. I’m a perfectionist. I struggle with having mistakes, but I’m going, to be honest with you. I made mistakes while publishing my debut poetry book, seven years. But this is a learning process, and I will use these mistakes to know what to not do in the future. And […]

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish Your Poetry Book: A Full Cost Breakdown

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You may have decided to self-publish your poetry book in order to get more royalties than a traditional publisher would offer you. It sounds like a great idea, but what many poets don’t realize is that it is too good to be true. Because when you self-publish, you’re responsible for all of the costs upfront. […]