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How To Put Together a Poetry Manuscript for Publication
A simple step-by-step outline to help you gather your poems in manuscript form for submission to publishers or publication contests, transforming your sheaf of assorted poems into a book manuscript.
How To Read a Poem
Just because it carries the name “poetry,” just because it’s supposed to be denser and more difficult than “ordinary” prose, just because it’s constructed with special poetic “tricks,” a poem can seem intimidating to the reader who approaches it. Here are a few approaches and attitudes to keep in mind when you come to read a new poem.
How To Memorize a Poem
You memorize because you have to, the poem was written for you and you must make it your own, step-by-step you learn it by heart...
How To Locate the Text of a Poem
A simple step-by-step outline of how to find the text of a poem on the Net when you can only remember one line.
How To Unblock! Write First Time, Every Time!
A list of suggestions to get you writing poems again when you’re blocked. About Poetry Guide Bob Holman has lots of ways to unblock, tap your poetic springs, get the poems flowing, write first time, every time.
How To Get Started Submitting Your Poems for Print Publication
A simple step-by-step outline to help you manage the process of submitting your poems for publication in print.
How To Give a Good Reading of Your Poems
A simple step-by-step outline to prepare yourself for giving a polished, professional reading of your poetry — adapted from Gary Mex Glazner’s book, How To Make a Living as a Poet.
How To Get Started Hosting a Poetry Reading
A simple step-by-step outline on setting up and hosting a local poetry reading series — it’s a big commitment, but you’ll be creating a community of poets and readers in your town.
How To Promote Your Poetry Reading
A simple step-by-step outline on publicizing a local poetry reading series -- there’s no sense in creating a show if you don’t reach out to gather an audience.