First Submission.

[Godfather]

I submitted to a local poetry journal today. first time.

no idea what to expect. here are the poems i submitted.
now he could draw people (he's good, she's compromised) (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44706)
Minor Arpeggios (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41039)
The Wooden Groove (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41039)
part timers (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42716)
hugs, thugs and beats (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40629)
He Married a Photograph (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39181)

any thoughts?

[ddgryphon]

Great set -- I'd love to hear you read them sometime. Best of luck on the submission.

[poetinahat]

Well, Godfather, you weren't going to be Our Secret forever. Be kind to us in your memoirs.

Keep us posted on the news, cat.

[Rane]

Nice work. Good luck! :)

[Rhymer]

Good luck with your submission!

One word of advice when you 're new to sending out poetry:

To Increase Your Odds Of Being Published -

Remember to always research the type of magazine or website to make sure your poetry is a match, and follow the submission guidelines. Be very professional in all of your emails or letters, and include your name, address, phone number, and email address with your submission. You may already know all of this, but I thought I’d mention it just in case. It took me a year of doing it all wrong before I figured out how to do it right! Sometimes great poetry will be overlooked because guidelines aren’t followed, etc.

Best of luck with your writing!

[dahmnait]

I weep knowing all I missed while I was away.

I enjoyed the read and I will enjoy it more when I see you in print. :) Like ddgryphon said, "Great set." Good luck, and good job putting yourself out there. Just remember, if not these, there will be others. Keep us updated.

Tammy ~ Working on my "I knew him when" stories

[Pat~]

Good going, Godfather! It takes courage to put your stuff 'out there.' Best of luck with your submissions (keep us posted). :)

[KTC]

Congratulations GF, for going out on a limb and submitting. You're a fine poet! I wish you the best of success with these and any future submissions!

Now go and send out some more.

And let us know how these ones turn out.

[Godfather]

Hahahaha, never thought I'd be reading things like what some of you are saying. rob, tammy. it's crazy.

rhymer, i didn't include my phone number. didn't think of it. but i did include a mailing address and a little bio. that was what the guidelines said. who knows how it'll turn out. honestly, i'm expecting no reply. i've gotten that nonsense enough. when people don't so much as have the courtesy to say you've been rejected.

i'll tell y'all how it works out.

[Rivana]

Good luck bro, I hope you get accepted.

[moblues]

Good luck, my friend. Although I don't think you'll need it.




Mike

[Godfather]

look at that. my prediction was bang on!

no reply. but i got a mass email saying about the release of the thing

[Stew21]

sorry to hear that, GF. don't stop submitting though. Someone is going to be pleased to publish your work.

[KTC]

Godfather...go to the poetry paying and non-paying threads and find another place to submit to. I have faith in the power of your words, my boy! You just have to find the right fit. Submit and submit. And then submit some more. We will celebrate together...all of us...when you get your just desserts.

[Godfather]

trish, kevin thank you.

thing is, i don't mind the rejection at all. it's the ignorance of it all.

i'm seriously considering writing an email, outlining the ignorance. it's just one thing i can't stand. the rejection, honestly, i expected.