Posted by brooke on September 08, 2010 at 17:06:04:
In Reply to: Literary agents for poets posted by Kal on September 01, 2008 at 15:57:09:
: I happened to run across this literary agency for poetry (http://www.poetsliteraryagency.com/).
: I had no idea poets also have to find an agent. Anybody know anything about this agency?
poets don't need to find an agent; actually, it's very hard for a poet to find an agent. usually you have to be a veteran to get one. poetry books just don't seem to generate enough profit for agents or publishers to be interested in it anymore. sad, isn't it??
i recommend picking up the book, "Poet's Market" it's very helpful in getting you started publishing individual pieces. also, go to the library or a bookstore and check out the publisher's who are in fact publishing books of poetry, this way you won't waste your time sending manuscripts to publisher's who aren't interested in poetry.
good luck!!!
fellow poetess,
Brooke