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Poetry Publishing Background -- Where It Is At

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I currently have in the range of 60 poems submitted to a wide variety different publishers. I have already received numerous rejections. Only 2 of those have been personalized, and somewhat encouraging, responses. Some of the rejected poems have been resubmitted elsewhere. Some of those were reworked first. I am not discouraged by the lack of success so far, partly because some of the early attempts were premature and ill advised, but also because my poetry has gotten better and my understanding of the publishing process is improving. I've learned how to keep close track of publishing efforts and to more carefully select prospective ones through Duotrope and some other venues, and I've become active in some helpful Facebook private groups focused on publishing poetry.

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