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How to Write
Poetry for Profit
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Sadly, though poetry is one of the most difficult writing forms to
master, it’s not an area where many writers find fame and fortune,
unless of course they are amongst the talented and prolific who find
a particular slot ideally suited to their talents. As I write, my
local paper conveys news of the death of Patience Strong, whose
inspirational verses graced greetings cards and many, many
magazines, and other publications for over fifty years. Writers of
her calibre are in very short supply, but if one person has carved a
career in the way she did, it can be done again. Just don't seek an
early fortune this way.
If we include light verse within this category, then we are able to
suggest a possible opener for the 'poet' in the letters' pages of
worldwide magazines.
Poetry competitions are perhaps the best way to earn from your
talents. There are many publications aimed solely at writers of
poetry, many paying, albeit small fees. But some also carry
competitions on a regular basis, prizes for which can often be
extremely attractive. Keep your eyes open for such
competitions in the pages of poetry or general writing magazines, or
in the competitions pages of the excellent Freelance Press Services
bulletin.
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