Is Poetic Effect a literary agency?
No. Poetic Effect does not act as an intermediary between clients and publishers.
Who may become a Poetic Effect client?
Advanced poets, whether previously published or not, are best suited to become Poetic Effect clients. Being an advanced poet does not necessarily require a master's (or higher) degree in creative writing. An advanced poet is one who demonstrates skill in poetic craft and produces polished poetry.
How do I become a Poetic Effect Client?
Send 10 poems (email attachments in Microsoft Word are preferred) representative of your best work for review. Upon acceptance, you will be sent a client questionnaire and a contract.
How often can submissions be sent out for me?
Clients may send new poems for consideration monthly, bimonthly or quarterly.
How many submissions can be sent out at one time?
As few as five (5) and as many as twenty-five (25) submissions may be sent out at one time. The client decides on the number to be sent.
How do my submissions get tracked?
Once a database is set up for you and your submissions have been mailed, you will need to notify Poetic Effect immediately when you receive a response from one of the journals to which your work has been sent. Your database will then be updated. You may choose to notify other journals to which your work has been submitted upon the acceptance of a poem or you may request Poetic Effect do that for you for an additional charge. Should you choose to do this yourself, Poetic Effect will provide you with all the necessary information to do so.
Is publication guaranteed?
There is no guarantee, stated or implied, that any poems submitted will be accepted by any journal to which they have been sent.
Will my work be edited prior to submission?
Poetic Effect will proofread your work and will make no changes without your approval. Editing and other services are offered by request at an hourly rate.
Who will review my work for Poetic Effect?
Poet Claudia M. Stanek is the sole proprietor of Poetic Effect. She has earned an MFA from Bennington College, is a member of the Academny of American Poets, The Poetry Society of America, The Association of Writers &Writing Programs, The Arts & Cultural Council of Greater Rochester, Writers & Books, and is also a founding member of Just Poets. She has co-edited several anthologies (for Pallettes & Quills and Foothills Publishing) and is a former managing editor of The Bennington Review. Prior to establishing Poetic Effect, she worked in marketing and public relations. To learn more about Claudia, visit her blog: www.multiversepoet.blogspot.com.