Frequently Asked Questions about Poetry Daily

What is Poetry Daily?

Poetry Daily is an anthology of contemporary poetry that each day brings readers a new poem from books, magazines and journals currently in print, along with information about featured poets and publishers, news from the poetry world, and occasional special features.

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Who publishes Poetry Daily?

Poetry Daily is a publication of The Daily Poetry Association, a not-for-profit charitable corporation under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of The Daily Poetry Association and of Poetry Daily is to broaden access to and foster appreciation for contemporary poetry.

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Why does Poetry Daily's domain name contain the suffix ".com" rather than ".org"?

We originally registered under the domain "poems.com." Because thousands of readers across the U.S. and around the world already knew us by this name, we retained it when we became a not-for-profit charitable corporation under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, you can also find us at http://www.poetrydaily.org.

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Who visits Poetry Daily?

The poet, Karen Volkman, has said that "... Poetry Daily is another challenge to the myth of the non-existent poetry audience...". She's right: our readers come from every walk of life. They are lawyers, laborers, teachers, military men and women, doctors, scholars, designers, software professionals, students, health care professionals, poets, and heavy equipment operators. They are from small towns, rural areas, cities, all 50 states, and more than 60 countries. What they share is their interest in poetry and a need for news of and access to new poetry.

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How are featured poems, books, and journals selected?

Selections are made by Poetry Daily's editors from review copies of books and journals submitted by publishers and editors. Poems are chosen for quality, variety, topical or seasonal interest, and numerous other factors. Although the editors review all submitted books and journals, selection from every source received is not guaranteed.

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May I submit my poems to Poetry Daily?

We do not accept original submissions and cannot return unsolicited submissions. This is because our poems are selected from review copies of books and journals submitted by publishers and editors. If you are a poet whose poems have been published in book or journal form and you would like your work to be considered for Poetry Daily, please let your publishers and editors know about us. Participation requires only submission of review copies by the publisher or editor and permission for us to select and reproduce poems.

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Which book publishers and journals participate in Poetry Daily?

Our growing list of participants includes everything from the smallest independent chapbook and journal publishers to larger commercial publishers. A list of recent participants is found on our Publications Noted & Received page. If you are a poet whose poems have been published in book or journal form and you would like your work to be considered for Poetry Daily, please let your publishers and editors know about us. Participation requires only submission of review copies by the publisher or editor, and permission for us to select and reproduce poems.

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I am an unpublished poet: how do I get my poems published?

We suggest that you begin by looking at Poet's Market, a directory of poetry publishers that also contains advice on how to improve the chances that your poetry will be read by editors and that it might be published. Most decent-sized libraries have the book (often on "reserve"), as do many bookstores. You may also order the book through us.

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How can I find out in advance which poets will be featured at Poetry Daily?

Our free weekly email newsletter reports which poets will be featured in the coming week, and keeps you posted on upcoming features, new arrivals in our bookstore, poetry news, and more.

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Why can't I find the poem I remember reading at Poetry Daily?

Poems are retained in our archive for one year from first appearance on Poetry Daily. If you wish to be notified of poems about to be retired from the archive, subscribe to our free weekly email newsletter.

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May I order books through Poetry Daily?

Yes. Poetry Daily participates in Amazon.com's associates program: readers may link directly from our featured book pages to the corresponding order page at Amazon.com to buy books. For additional information about our bookstore, see our Bookstore Frequently Asked Questions.

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