 Poetry: February 01, 2012 Issue [#4855] |
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This week: Organizing Poetry Submissions Edited by: Red Writing Hood <3  
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"Every poem can be considered in two ways--as what the poet has to say, and as a thing which he makes..."
C. S. Lewis
" Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. "
T. S. Eliot
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Organizing Poetry Submissions
You've written your poetry, and are now brave enough for the next step. Organizing your poetry submissions is the next rung on the publication ladder. There are a couple different ways to go about it. The first is all paper-based, the second is all digital, and the third is a hybrid of the two. None of this is set in stone, the goal here is to record the information you feel is most important to keep track of. Today I'll go over the basics to get you started.
Paper-based Organization
There are two ways you can utilize this method--publication-based and item-based. If you chose publication-based, then you will want to start a file (in a manila folder, large envelope or binder) on each publisher. You'll want to keep a copy of their submission guidelines, and a log of the items you send (with the date, whether or not it was accepted or rejected, and perhaps even who you sent it to). If you only have a few select publishers you plan on sending submissions to, then you may opt for the publication-based method.
I keep track using an item-based method. The reason I chose this way to organize was because I know submission guidelines can change and I want to look them up every time I submit something, just as a double check that I'm using the most current guidelines. This type of organization uses a file (manila folder, large envelope, or binder) for each item. Keep all drafts of the item in this file along with a log that tracks the date, publisher and whether or not it was accepted or rejected. This also helps me keep from accidentally submitting a piece to more than one publisher at a time. If the log for that item doesn't say it's been accepted or rejected yet, then I know it's still in the hands of the publisher and I need to wait to send it somewhere else.
Digital Organization
Digital organization works the same way as paper-based, except all the information mentioned above is kept in virtual files on your computer. If you choose this method you should save your work often and make backups often.
An Excel spreadsheet is a great way to organize your submissions to get an overview of what is happening with them. Set it up by publisher or item, and include dates sent, whether it was accepted or rejected, and perhaps even exactly which editor you sent it to.
Writing.com also has a submission tracking system available for premium and above members. For more information, click here: http://www.writing.com/main/books/entry_id/101_submission_tracking
Digital/paper hybrid Organization
I chose the hybrid method. I have the paper-based filing as mentioned above, but then I also keep an Excel spreadsheet to get a quick overview of what's happening with my work. Some people choose to use both methods so they have a paper backup of everything.
No matter which method you choose to organize your submissions, the key is tailoring it to your needs and wants. Start with what you think will work out best for you and your style, and then tweak it as you go.
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Comments on last month's newsletter:
By: 🌖 HuntersMoon 
Comment: Well said. Lately I've been looking at old poems in my port with an eye to reducing the number of items and - to my surprise - I've found several that have inspired me to rewrite them using the experience I've gained over the past 3 years. I'd encourage everyone to do the same - it's fun and you'll be surprised at how many good ideas you had Thanks, as always, for a great newsletter! Ken
By: monty31802
Comment: A fine newsletter. I like the advice of revisiting older writes.
Thank you, as always, for your feedback. :)
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