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Originally Posted by Andrew Frisardi
If it's any consolation, Janice, the best remedy for a rash is a good poem. Publicized or not.
I remember reading somewhere that the Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez, or maybe it was Lorca, practically had to be forced to publish his poems. His friends had to talk him into it. But I'm sure that Hamilton-Emery is a much better poet than Hernandez or Lorca.
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Andrew, I admit I'm quite conflicted about the economics of publishing. Chris H-E, who runs Salt Publishing, is undeniably doing good service for poets (for example, Katy Evans-Bush) by publishing their books. Publishers shouldn't have to go broke.
If there's an alternative, I'd love to know about it. Right now, Bill Knott is giving his own books away free as downloads, and also selling them on Lulu at the lowest price Lulu allows, setting his profit at zero.
I agree with Janice that a really terrific poem is the best marketing tool a poet can have.