Poet Rant
Hello Poetteers,
I love finding poetry books from poets I find online. It's kind of disappointing when half the the poems in their books are poems they have shared online before the book is published.
I have to confess I once did the same thing. I'm more conscious of it now.
One or two sneak peeks are fine for promotion but more than that and what's the point of getting the book unless the poet's work is something you read and can read it multiple times. They have to be really good to be able to have that. Some poems I read multiple times and it still surprises you. Other poems I've read once and it's enough for that one time because they are simple. It's hard to explain but I hope it makes sense.
What do you think?
I love finding poetry books from poets I find online. It's kind of disappointing when half the the poems in their books are poems they have shared online before the book is published.
I have to confess I once did the same thing. I'm more conscious of it now.
One or two sneak peeks are fine for promotion but more than that and what's the point of getting the book unless the poet's work is something you read and can read it multiple times. They have to be really good to be able to have that. Some poems I read multiple times and it still surprises you. Other poems I've read once and it's enough for that one time because they are simple. It's hard to explain but I hope it makes sense.
What do you think?
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I see what you are saying and I agree. I see both sides of this. I want a book of my favorite poems by the author but I also want new pieces. The book needs a balance of old and new work. The old work has to be pieces I don't mind re-reading. I don't want to spend money on poems I've read once for free and won't re-read. I will always support an author I love.
Fida wrote: "I see what you are saying and I agree. I see both sides of this. I want a book of my favorite poems by the author but I also want new pieces. The book needs a balance of old and new work. The old w..."
Yeah, it's important for things not to be spoiled through marketing. It's all about that balance in book promotion, just to allow the reader to get a taste of the work. It makes sense to get a little annoyed when poets do share lots of work for free then expect readers to buy.
Yeah, it's important for things not to be spoiled through marketing. It's all about that balance in book promotion, just to allow the reader to get a taste of the work. It makes sense to get a little annoyed when poets do share lots of work for free then expect readers to buy.
Melissa wrote: "Fida wrote: "I see what you are saying and I agree. I see both sides of this. I want a book of my favorite poems by the author but I also want new pieces. The book needs a balance of old and new wo..."Yes!! ☺
I think it is important to support an indie creative financially if they choose to publish their work through whatever means, as it will encourage them to produce more work.