I want to publish my poetry?

Question

where can i find a publisher or someone to help my edit and publish my poetry? i live in the dallas area so i need somewhere around here.

help please!

thanks

Answer 1

Michelle,

You really don't need anyone in your area unless you are firm on that part. Get a copy of Writer's Market for the current year and look up literary agents and those who accept poetry. It's really hard these days to get poetry published, but it's worth a try.

You'll need to write a query letter to whomever you choose and let them know what you have. Remember to add a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for them to send back to you.

Good luck.

PJ M

Answer 2

Two literary agencies to consider are:

Ann Tobias: A Literary Agency for Children's Books

Lazear Agency Group, Inc.

Both are reputable agencies that might help you secure a publisher. Ann Tobias' address for submissions is:

520 East 84th Street

Apt. 4L

New York, NY 10028

Send Ms. Tobias a one-page query letter and a one-page sample of your best work (all double-spaced). Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (or SASE) if you want a response a few months later.

The Lazear Agency's mailing address is:

431 Second St.

Suite 300

Hudson, WI 54016

The preferred contact for this agency is The Editorial Board.

Submit with SASE and include a proposal, synopsis, and your author biography. They respond in a few weeks.

Good luck, but know that the bigger market is in fiction novels.