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The FREE International Poetry Community
- How do I get others to comment on my poetry?
- Comment regularly on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.
- How does one go about getting their poem featured on PoetrySoup?
- Those who post a lot of poetry, actively comment on poems and blogs, and choose a poetic form are more likely to have their poetry featured. In addition, as we read contest entries we may choose select poems to feature. Premium Members are guaranteed to have a poem featured at least once every two months.
- If a poem has been updated or edited after it was read by PoetrySoup, will it be read again?
- ...only if the poem was “flagged” by PoetrySoup for a second reading. If a poem was read, but not flagged, it will NOT be read a second time unless it is resubmitted by you. If you edit or make changes to a poem, it is best to delete the old version and resubmit the edited version.
- Are featured poems what PoetrySoup considers the best poems?
- Not Always. Many times poems are featured because PoetrySoup considers them good poems. However, sometimes poems are featured for other, more ambiguous reasons, or, because it's Premium Member week.
- Is PoetrySoup associated with Poetry.com?
- Absolutely Not! We are in no way associated with Poetry.com or any other poetry web sites. We are an island unto ourselves.
Contests
- How do I enter PoetrySoup's next contest?
- Login to the site and then click on the Member Area link in the left navigation. You can then select a poem(s) to enter in PoetrySoup's next FREE International Poetry contest from the My Poems page.
Is there an entry fee or obligation to purchase anything?
- By submitting a poem, will it automatically be entered in the next contest?
- NO. You must select a poem(s) to enter in the next contest from the "My Poems" page.
- Does a poem need to be selected as a Featured Poem of the week to be a winner in the contest(s)?
- Do the ratings I give a poem have a bearing on who wins a contest?
- No. Many poets give high ratings even when poems aren't very good. PoetrySoup reads ALL contest entries and chooses the winners. Poem ratings are not considered.
- Can I enter a poem that I submitted in a previous PoetrySoup contest?
- Yes you can enter poems from previous contests. However, it is best to delete the old version and resubmit the revised poem to ensure it will be read again by PoetrySoup.
- How do I know if I won the contest?
- You will be contacted by email so it's important to keep your email up-to-date.
- Also, the names of contest winners are posted on our Web site within 4 weeks after the contest deadline.
- How many winners are chosen?
- PoetrySoup sponsored contests have 7 cash winners and 13 honorable mentions.
- How often are contests held?
- When are the contest deadlines?
- 10:00 p.m. the date of the contest deadline.
Other
- Should I copyright my poetry?
- It already is. Copyright is automatic under U.S., and your work is inherently protected the moment it is created and put in tangible form (In a book or on PoetrySoup, etc.).
- However, you may want to register a copyright if you wish to file a lawsuit alleging a copyright infringement. By registering a copyright, you are potentially entitled to greater damages if and when you go to court. Registration is not a condition of copyright protection.
- I want to get in touch with one of the poets on your web site. Can you send their contact information to me?
- No. We do not release the personal information of individual poets. You can comment on their work and hope they respond to you. If they have opted to receive emails from fellow poets, you can email them. Look for an "Email Me" link next to the poet's name.
- What does the "eye"
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- You’ll also notice an by the name of a person who has commented on a poem. This feature allows you to block certain poets from commenting on your poetry if they are being malicious or cruel. (Constructive criticism is OK on PoetrySoup). Just login and click the next to the poet’s name to block a malicious member. You can then view a list of your “banned/blocked” poets from the Member Area.
- Why do I have to fillin a security code when I post a comment?
 This technology is used to prevent automated SPAM programs from sending SPAM emails through PoetrySoup servers. It is used to help prevenent criminals from using PoetrySoup servers to send unwanted emails to you. This security measure called captcha (read about it here). Editing Poems/Personal Information
- If there are errors in my poem as it appears online how can I correct them?
- Once you have logged onto PoetrySoup, click the My Poems link in the Member Area and select the poem to revise.
- I recently moved. How can I update my address?
- What should I do if I lost my password?
- From the Login Page look for “Forgot your password”. Click the link and enter your email address on the following page. Your password will be sent to your email address if it matches the information we have on record.
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