what up punk. This in ManMadeofAshes (my new name now that I am no longer a cigarette smoker)
-here are a few things you need to watch for.
1. Vanity Anthologies
2. Subsidy publishers
3. Internet-based publishers
4. Reading fees (not same as contest entry fee)
5. Contests
6. Literary agents
^because a few of these are just sketch, but not alway bullshit, I can go into detail about the workings of all these if you like. Just let me know. Also ....
www.anotherrealm.com/prededitors/
-if ever in doubt, industry watchdog groups can help. The above website provides lists of publishers and literary agents, with warnings about those that arent reputable.
www.sfwa.org/beware/
-tracks contests, publishers, and literary agents. You can email the staff, and they'll let you know if they have recieved complaints.
(the above are oriented towards publishing poetry, and not what to be aware of in publication in general. Ex. 6. Literary Agents- For a writer this is a good idea no doubt. The problem with poetry is the market for it is slim to nill. Chances are, if a literary agent gives you, a poet, the time of day, it is because he plans to support himself with the charging of fees, and not from what you've produced. Reputable agents stick to the big guns, so any one who wants to jump start your poetry career is someone you should be weary of. Hit me up if ya got any more questions.
-eMpTy
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