If you are reading this, then most probably you have been writing poetry for a while now and feel kind of ready to bring your collection together. But how to decide which poems go into it and which don’t? And how many poems are enough? These are important questions and I will try to answer them below based mostly on my own experience as a self-published poetess.
Read MoreChristina Hennemann is a writer and teacher based in the beautiful West of Ireland. She grew up in Germany and started writing her first English poems at the age of six with the help of a dictionary. Since moving to Ireland, she has been writing professionally. Her work has appeared in orangepeel, Anti-Heroin Chic, Goats Milk, Free Verse Revolution Lit, Tír na nÒg and elsewhere.
Christina writes about the subconscious mind, trauma, the healing power of nature and spirituality and relationships.
Read MoreSean Tierney is a poet and solar etched printmaker currently based in Florida. Born and raised in New England, Sean developed a love for nature that permeates nearly all of his written works. In 2009, he became involved with Ra Press of Vermont and released six collections of poetry in the Green Mountain and Adirondack regions. In 2018 and 2019 he was a contest judge for the Poetry Society of South Carolina.
Read MoreAfter all the hard work of writing and publishing your precious book, you may be asking yourself, do I really need a copyright page? Will it be the end of the world if I don’t include one? Truthfully, you don’t NEED one. These days it is a formality. From the moment your fingers hit the keys, or your pen hits the page, you own the copyright to your work. Whether you include a formal note of copyright, you own the right to your art. That being said, here are some reasons you may want to create a copyright for your book. We will discuss them in this article.
Read MoreA friend of mine who just started out her own lndie press showed me some cool designed slides that read ‘why we don’t publish our books on Amazon.’ It wasn't the first time I came across one of these. And with good reason. I will never ever deny Amazon is evil. It is. It's a destroyer of bookshops, of rainforests, of our ozone layer. I have written many a poem about its CEO Jeff Bezos, whom, together with Elon Musk, I regard as one of the horsemen of the Apocalypse.
But, and don't take out your pitchforks yet, (I would love to have a constructive discussion about this in the comments), isn't avoiding Amazon with your small press nothing more than an absolute fucking privilege not all of us have?
Read MoreJude Raed is a Palestinian-Jordanian poet, writer and language enthusiast. She likes labaneh with mint on toast, collecting books and sci-fi movies. Her socks never match, and she finds it very weird talking about herself in the third person.
Read MoreSallyanne Rock’s debut pamphlet published on April 7th reminds me of what walking across hot coal on a summer day would feel like. It’s unapologetically raw, a strong punch in the gut, a visual diary of domestic abuse, going through trauma and navigating the crisis of identity. It reminds me of what Emily Dickinson claims about poetry—after reading Rock’s work, you feel like your head has been chopped off because of being thrown in emotional turmoil and unnerving questions that peel your skin and bones off bit by bit.
Read MoreThe dream of many writers is to be published by one of the Big 5 publishers, such as Penguin Random House and Harper Collins. But the world of publishing is much richer and vaster than the big, billion-dollar publishing houses. Many small presses operate outside the elite bubble, pulling far less than ten figures a year. However, through curating a unique brand identity, they foster a loyal audience among authors and readers alike. Indie darlings, with their sophisticated and imaginative books, are suited for the coveted coffee table displays, unlike the top 20 books you can find in airport bookstands.
Read MoreAfi Koasi is a Ghanaian writer who through poetry has found a passionate outlet of self-expression. Her poems reflect the very essence of word power, exposing the reality of stories written beautifully. She’s a writer determined to be heard, writing away her deepest thoughts as experienced and observed. Afi is a lover of art, music and chocolates.
Read MoreAs you release a poem into the fruitful world of poetry, you never know who might read it, how it might resonate with others, and what critiques might be made. It is an incredibly vulnerable position to be in as a poet. But there is a secret to using this vulnerability to claim your voice, which will lead to deeper fulfilment from writing and from life itself.
Read MoreArthur Nolan is a fairly fresh poet, only considering poetry as a full-time creative outlet recently. He tries to write in a range of tones and genres, from surrealism to comedy, and despite an emerging style, considers his room for growth far from done. Arthur’s work can be read in our latest Quarterly Anthology ‘Depression is What Really Killed the Dinosaurs.’ You can read more of his work on his Instagram.
Read MoreTo publish a polished piece of literature, one must consider the front matter and the back matter. That is: the first and last sections of a book, that which cohesively connects the sections together into a polished final product, rather than a random assortment of pages.
Read MoreSarah Schriber is an educator and writer in Washington, DC. She studied English Literature at Johns Hopkins University. Sarah’s work can be read in our latest Quarterly Anthology ‘Depression is What Really Killed the Dinosaurs.’ This is the poet’s first publication.
Read MoreFly on the Wall Press is a publisher with a conscience, which means everything we do is with accessibility, ethics and sustainability in mind, from the books we publish to the way in which we correspond revolvers. We publish politically engaged fiction, poetry and cross on round apologies which often fundraise for charity.
Read MoreWhen you write, it either comes from the deepest depths of your soul or you write because you imagine. Both are amazing ways to write. Andrea Gibson writes what they have lived. Their words come from a burning heart but also, it is a burst of soft love. There is a terrible honesty in these pages and to read this collection, one must put down their rose colored glasses.
Read MoreWhen you release a book into the great, vast sea of literature, you have high hopes. You dream of lush reviews full of praise, glossy interviews that show how profound an author you are, release parties where you pop the champagne… It all sounds grand. However, these lofty expectations might leave you gravely disappointed.
Read MoreAugust Hawley is a high school senior from Michigan who’s been writing poetry since around age 13. Most of his writing focuses on grief, recovery, and his experiences as a transgender person in the 21st century. He hopes to continue his writing through college and develop a career in the publishing industry. August is also a staff writer for Sunday Mornings at the River.
Read MoreChloe Hanks is an emerging poet from Worcestershire. With the desire to absolve female villains from the patriarchal lens, her writing destabilizes stereotypes and reinvents what is familiar. Her work has appeared in a number of anthologies, including the recent debut from Fawn Press, and she was the winner of the V Press Prize for Poetry in 2020. She is currently studying an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham.
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