Poetry writers' yearbook 2007 - Gordon Kerr

Writing poetry is more popular than ever and there has never been a greater opportunity to find an outlet for your work. The Poetry Writers' Yearbook gives detailed listings of publishing companies, events and competitions where your voice can be heard. It provides comprehensive information and advice on funding, self-publishing and how you can survive and thrive as a poet.

This new book includes a foreword by Andrew Motion and contributions from established poets George Szirtes, Andrew Motion, Colette Bryce and Carol Ann Duffy.Professional publishers at Faber, Blood Axe and Poetry Review givepractical advice on getting your work in print. Hear from an ArvonPrize judge on how he selects prize winners, and from the founder ofApples and Snakes on performing your work. Packed with useful contactsand advice, the Poetry Writers' Yearbook brings poets and audiences together in a reliable and authoritive reference source.