I've read the sticky about posting in the poetry forum. I understand that some publishers consider it published when it's posted and that we might not be able to sell first rights. One tip given was to delete the thread.
And yet, I see great poems that are still posted. Is it that you aren't concerned about a conflict and just leave it?
If I post and then edit the poem and change even a few words, does that mean it is original and unpublished? if not, at what point is it a new poem?
If I submit a poem should I say it was posted in a forum?
I see some of the threads where only the userid is left and thought those might be threads that were deleted so that the poet could submit their poem.
If I post a poem in the "poetry critique" workshop is that considered published since it has a password? I see many excellent poets who are not using the critique workshop, but posting openly in the forum. I'm confused about the difference as far as submitting poetry for publishing.
Thanks for your opinions!
And yet, I see great poems that are still posted. Is it that you aren't concerned about a conflict and just leave it?
If I post and then edit the poem and change even a few words, does that mean it is original and unpublished? if not, at what point is it a new poem?
If I submit a poem should I say it was posted in a forum?
I see some of the threads where only the userid is left and thought those might be threads that were deleted so that the poet could submit their poem.
If I post a poem in the "poetry critique" workshop is that considered published since it has a password? I see many excellent poets who are not using the critique workshop, but posting openly in the forum. I'm confused about the difference as far as submitting poetry for publishing.
Thanks for your opinions!