The one thing an author should never, ever do.

I’m a reviewer. I hang out on message boards frequented by other reviewers. One popular topic on these message boards is that of authors who comment on reviews of their books. Almost all reviewers agree that authors shouldn’t ever do …{read more}

How to Publish Your Poetry – Some Advice. (Find Poetry Publishers)

Though the focus of this article is on poets & poetry, many of the tips below are appropriate for writers of fiction and nonfiction as well.

Where should I publish my poems?

Poet’s Market

My best suggestion for locating publishers …{read more}

Poetry Careers – Can You Make Money With Poetry?

Poets new to publishing sometimes ask how to get paid for publishing their poetry, and how to make a living as a poet.

The answer, in a nutshell, is: you don’t. Writing poetry is very rewarding, but not usually in …{read more}

Self-publishing Your Poetry Book or Broadside

Kamil PorembiƄski /Foter

How can I arrange to have my book printed / published?

There are various ways to go about it. You can put together a small book by hand, or have a local printer publish some books for …{read more}

Authors Copyright and Permissions

We receive a fair amount of email from folks looking for contact information for particular writers. On occasion those searching for copyright permissions inquire as well. Below you’ll find advice on locating writers, poets, their estates and copyright holders.
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The Lowdown on Copyright for Poets and Writers

What you need to know about copyrights:

Here at Empty Mirror we often get email from folks who would like to know more about how copyright works. Here’s a brief explanation.

[Please note – I am not an attorney, and …{read more}