Are poems posted on Poetry Soup considered published?

Blog Posted by Kathleen Kroll: 11/11/2017 10:04:00 AM

Hi Everyone, I have a question that I'm sure many of you can answer. I've noticed that some contests and publications ask for unpublished poems. Are poems posted on Poetry Soup considered published by literary publications or contests? They do contain a copyright.

Thanks,

Kathy

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Debbie
Guzzi

Date: 11/26/2017 5:41:00 PM

IF we were all PAID members it would be a CLOSED group & less likely to be considered published but as long as folks can participate all over the world for free, the answer is yes - published. BUT I am not suggesting a change, one of the most important things about Soup is that it brings folks together from all over the world!

D.W.
Rodgers

Date: 11/13/2017 12:43:00 PM

Yes but there's always the delete button on Manage Poems.

Cyndi
Macmillan

Date: 11/11/2017 3:09:00 PM

Yes, literary journals consider Poetrysoup as self-publishing. Small, closed groups are fine to share poetry intended for submissions. Soup is an open group.

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 11/11/2017 3:57:00 PM

Thanks, Cyndi, I suspected that was the case but it's good to hear from you. Best, Kathy

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