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Academy of American Poets
Membership in this organization "allows the Academy to deliver the high-quality programs--such as National Poetry Month, Online Poetry Classroom, and this award-winning website, Poets.org--that millions of schoolchildren, teachers, librarians, and people of all ages from across the country have come to depend upon each year."
Advice on How to Sell Poetry by Neile Graham
Suggestions for preparing and formatting poetry, locating markets, submissions, etc.
Canadian Poetry
Canadian poets, journals, magazines, peotry, events, awards, grants, contests, courses, books, small presses and more.
Canadian Poetry Association
Classical Chinese Poetry
Drowning Man
"Directory of literary publications, from small presses up to the most famous with an emphasis on poetry links."
English 88
Based on the University of Pennsylvania's online poetry course--includes lists of poetic terms as well as links to online poetry resources.
Glossary of Poetic Terms
"A unique guide for the study of poetry, with an extensive range of definitions, cross-references between related terms, informative sidelights, hyperlinked keywords, phonetic pronunciation guides and numerous examples."
Haiku
Articles and links.
Poetry Archives
Searchable database of poetry by first line, author, and poem title.
Poetic Voices
News and information for poets.
Poetry Awards FAQ
How to tell if a poetry contest is a scam.
Poetry Today Online
"...for those interested in reading, studying and writing poetry. Includes articles on publishing, profiles of contemporary and historic poets, information on contests and related links."
Poetry Magic
Articles and exercises for beginning and advanced poets.
Poetry Express
"An interactive site featuring activities and advice for making, sharing, revising, and editing poems. Highlights include e-muse, a poetry generator, and 15 poems you can write now."
Poetrymachine.com
Rich source of many resources.
Poetrysoc.com
U.K. organization; site has much more than organizational info.
Rhymezone
Find rhymes, synonyms, definitions and more.
Rutgers Newark's NJ High School Poetry Contest
Not just a H.S. poetry contest; has many other resources.
Timeline of English Poetry 658-2004
Vanity Poetry Contests
Poetry contests from hell.
Worst Poetry Contests
Poets beware!

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