Resources for Poets
We have been surfing to find good links for poets and writers. We don't claim this to be an especially comprehensive set but we do think it contains some excellent resources. If you find a broken link, please let us know by mailing us at links@photoaspects.com
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Resources Check
out the copyright page which is an excellent resource Online Information for Writers of Fiction T
S Eliot founded the Poetry Book Society in 1953 in order to promote a love
and understanding of contemporary poetry. The PBS is now a unique membership organisation which exists to keep people all over the
world up to date with the best new English language poetry being published in
the UK and Ireland today. The PBS is also a specialist book club and a
not-for-profit registered charity funded by the Arts Council of England. A
FREE service provided for literature-related sites. This banner exchange
includes NO click-thru ratios, all banners are displayed at random. An
arts charity established in 1909 which helps 'poets and poetry thrive'. It
publishes the widely acclaimed magazine Poetry Review and essential teaching
resources such as The Poetry Book for Primary Schools. There is an active
education department which separately runs Poetry Prescription, the Critical
Service. With a National lottery grant for the Poetry Places scheme the
Poetry Society has put poetry into the public arena with Poets in Residence
and poetry placements. It runs the National Poetry Competition (1st prize
£5000) and the Young National poetry Competition and promotes poetry on
National Poetry Day. It runs The Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden, London which
any member can enter free having an international membership with no joining
criteria. It provides advice to The Arts Council of England about poetry issues
like choosing the Poet Laureate and to our members about getting published
and free information packs for general enquiries.But
you don't have to live in the UK to enjoy the many benefits of membership. Workshops Register
now for courses starting between Dec. 7th and May, 2000. Over 130 courses,
workshops and seminars are free to those with membership(59$)
(not really free then is it!!?). A
practical Guide to writing poetry. Excellent workshop site. The Write Life Writing
challenges. ewritelife Rick Lupert's Poetry Super Highway Rick
has loads of information at his site, along with his own books. Sign up for
his newsletter, it's a good way to keep up with a
lot of members of our webring. She
has a great newsletter that answers a few questions sent to her each month. Lucid Moon -
Ralph has passed away - but the site lives on - Thanks to Ralph for his
contribution to internet poetry - the magic will live on. The Poetry Connection/Magic Circle (copy
from the editor) The Magic Circle, listing service, distributes one poem and
the poet's biography to editors and publishers. Also receive the Poetry
Connection, a monthly newsletter that provides listings of poetry publishers,
contests and greeting card opportunities, plus information on how to win cash
for your talent. The Magic Circle is a flyer distribution service for poets,
events and books. For information, visit the website. Writing Tips William Strunk (1918), Elements of Style Because
it is old, doesn't mean it isn't good! Wordwright: A Professional Critique Service http://www.authorlink.com, an
electronic clearing house and on-line information service for publishers,
editors, agents and writers. The site matches quality fiction and non-fiction
writers to editors and agents. NOT a literary agency. Dictionaries The Dictionary of Phrase & Fable by E Cobham Brewer Publishing
Copyright
law in a language easier to understand. Franklin Pierce Intellectual Property Mall internationally
acclaimed IP resource Website Well
written article on how to avoid scams and "publishers" that prey on
people eager to view their work in print. Children's Publishers on the Internet advice
from Peter Finch's classic handbook on self-publishing is a great
place to start. The publications listed in this database are actively seeking
writers. However, not every publication is listed here. Nice
resource for those who aren't sure what to do, or for those who may not be
doing it right! Copyright, patent, and trademark information. Sample query
letter. Submission formats. Sample cover letter. Submission checklist.
Submission tracking. What Does Rejection Mean? Sample inquiry letter. Sample
Author's Biography. Good solid examples. Magazines Our
favourite Great
uk poet site UK
Literary Magazine Literal
Latte is an 11x17 inch magazine filled with stimulating prose, poetry and art
which is released 6 times each year. Fungi Zines The
CPR is devoted exclusively to the criticism of poetry, and features some of
finest reviewers in the English language, including James Rother,
Brian Henry, Justin Quinn, and David Wheatley. Creativity
Magazine is an eclectic collection of creation: aural, mental, literary and
visual. lilip likes this one ! Odds and Ends Peace
and Poetry are at the heart of our Millennium Celebration. A great Irish
Peace poem in many, many languages and loads of FREEstuff
for a multicultural Millennium! Specialty
papers, papers with backgrounds, for printing or hand printing poems,
letters, announcements, etc. 7000+
literary links, what else can we say! a webring! Shockwave
game mp3s?
lit? WHY NOT? Looking
for triva/facts for your writing?
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