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How do I get my poems published?

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Look for opportunities to submit to magazines, journals, and anthologies.

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How do I make writing poems my career?

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Perfect your craft and send poems to publishers.

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How can I tell if my poetry is meaningless?

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If it means something to you, it isn't meaningless, and if it's meaningful to you, there's a good chance it will be meaningful to someone else.

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How do I manage time between work and poetry?

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Work should probably take precedence. Beyond this, you need to make time for poetry; time will not magically present itself.

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How do I get my poem published?

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Search online for literary magazines/journals, poetry anthologies, etc. looking for submissions. Submit to a few of these. You can also look for opportunities at your school if you're in school.

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What is a good way to get poetry published?

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First write poetry that is tantalizingly evocative. Then search online for publishers interested in poetry. When you find one (or more), check their website(s) for detailed instructions on submitting your work. Submit poems that friends and family think are your best.

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How do I perfect my poems?

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Perfection is in the mind of the beholder. What you find "perfect," the next person may not. If you think your poetry is less than perfect, write and rewrite until you think it is. A poem with a generous portion of evocative imagery is often considered "good" or "perfect". Unfortunately, the ability to craft such images may be an inborn skill rather than a learned one.

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How do i know if I'm actually good at writing poems?

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Share your poetry and ask for constructive criticism. You can also write a poem, put it away for a few months, and come back to it with fresh eyes. This way, you won't be blinded by anything since you will have forgotten the poem. But remember, "good" to one person might be "bad" to another, and vice versa. As long as you enjoy writing, it doesn't matter whether or not you are good.

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How often do I need to write?

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As often as you want to/can. It shouldn't be a chore to write. Write when you have free time, even just a few minutes here and there.

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