I read, somewhere, a quote about poets to the effect that even successful poets have day jobs, collect disability payments or come from money. I vaguely recall that this was said (or written) by a woman who was a successful [poet? writer? editor?] in her own right, and who would have had a reasonable sample size on which to base the statement. What quote am I thinking of? Who wrote or said it? My googles have been uncharacteristically ineffective in locating the quote or identifying the source.
posted by dersins
on Jan 11, 2013 -
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Has anyone come across a Really Big List of [Author-/Poet-/Filmmaker-/Artist-/Musician-] Librarians?
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posted by activitystory
on Mar 27, 2012 -
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Who are good candidates for reasonably being labelled "The Brazilian Shakespeare"?
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posted by Bwithh
on Feb 21, 2012 -
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I need a non-fiction companion to 'Frankenstein' for my book club.
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posted by bq
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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In Jane Campion's
Bright Star, what exactly did Brown have to say about poets working but not looking busy?
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posted by 6and12
on Jun 17, 2010 -
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What happened to the wondering minstrels poetry database and how can I find a replacement?
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posted by winna
on Jan 1, 2010 -
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I don't know shit about poetry but have been enjoying Leonard Cohen, Charles Bukowski, Charles Simic, and Robert Creeley for years. (I mostly like works about relationships, romance, love...) Who else should I read? Also, in addition to "practice", how does one get better at reading/writing poetry. Can you also recommend journals / anthologies / web sites / quarterlies?
posted by dobbs
on Feb 8, 2007 -
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How to (tactfully and successfully) get some major names to look at some of my writing? Of course there is
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posted by exlotuseater
on Jul 18, 2006 -
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I'm looking for good poetry blogs, either blogs of good original poetry or blogs of good commentary on poetry. Do you have any recommendations?
posted by pracowity
on Aug 19, 2005 -
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Looking for good, free online writers' forums to try and promote a magazine project I'm working on. Where on the web do poets and short story writers tend to congregate, and how can I reach that audience (preferably without spending any money)?
posted by BackwardsCity
on Jan 11, 2005 -
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