Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #321442 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review
'Timely and necessary it gives practical advice about where to submit work, and shares information on workshops and courses.' Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 'The Poetry Writer's Yearbook . should become a regular purchase.' Writer's forum (November 2006) 'A welcome innovation The complete guide to getting published and getting involved.' Writing Magazine (January 2007) 'Quite simply, this book provides everything you need to know about today's poetry writing world! this guide is indispensible for both established writers and enthusiastic amateurs.' PBS Bulletin (Winter 2006)

Writer's forum, November 2006
'The Poetry Writer's Yearbook .... should become a regular
purchase.'

Writing Magazine, January 2007
'A welcome innovation.'

Customer Reviews

Very useful
Bought this book as a treat and it is worth every penny. I use this book regularly and it is a mine of information. Look forward to the next issue...