Make money writing poems

Poets and writers in general have been known to have a hard time coming up with ways to make a living off their poetry. For most poets, the best way to earn money is by writing poems for literary journals, magazines and websites that focus on literature. So not only you can get paid for your poems, but you can also get paid to write short stories. Most greeting card companies pay you for your submissions. It could be a poem, a quote, a very short story, basically anything that is a good fit to put on a greeting card.

Of course it has to be your own work. You can even use gig sites like Fiverr to offer custom poems for clients. I have talked about making money by designing T-shirts and other customizable items before.

You can actually use your poems to create unique and customized products on sites like CafePress and Zazzle. Not only you can sell prints of your poems, you can also put your poems on handmade stuff like a wooden sign. You supply the poems, he or she supplies the product on which your poems gets printed.

It could be the perfect home business for both of you. Are you a poet? Have you ever submitted your poems for money?

Have you ever used any of the sites mentioned here? Click to Join Ipsos Now! I have gotten one publication of a poem I sent for a poetry contest. I have not been able to publish anything since then do too lack of funds as I am a single parent.

I still continue to write and feel I would be a great asset to many companies out there. I have a way with words and can write great things right on the spot. Any ideas as to how I can make an income from my home would be appreciated. Thank you for your time. Lori, have you tried self publishing on Amazon Kindle? Put a collection of your poets into a small eBook and upload to Kindle.

How does it work with amazon? I have my poems on this site called allpoetry.

I was wanton to put my work into my own ebook struggling with this. Melissa, publishing to Amazon Kindle is actually free. You can publish as many eBooks as you like. And yes, you could put your poems in an eBook and sell it there. There are also a lot of free guides online on how to format Kindle eBooks properly. I actually have a few eBooks on kindle as well. Definitely give it a try.

Also, if you do have a website, be sure to give away a few copy in exchange for honest reviews. Getting those first few reviews are crucial in helping you sell more. Please let me know once you published it. Well, I would get in touch with local organization. Search for any free or paid opportunities so you can get your work out there. Of course, you can also give any of the sites we mentioned in this post a try.

Do your poems need to be copyright before you submit them to any of these places to either earn cash for them or to enter hem into a contest? If so, what is the easiest way to get the copyright? Just give one of them a call or send an email and ask them directly.

I am a published poet, based in Nigeria. My lines speak volumes of creative masterpiece. Please suggest me some good way to show my thinking to all. Hello, I have 60 poems for sale.

If you are interested, email me for a soft copy at: I will like to know if i am also elligible to submitt my poems and get paid for them on any of the sites you have listed above thanks. Thomas, each site has its own rules. You will have to check with each site you are interested in working with. I am writing a novel based on suicide in higher studies and terrorism.

I am searching a publisher who can pay me advance, is it possible or not…??? You just have to find the right channel. You may also try self publishing on Kindle.

I would like to be part ur crew but my question is that hw do u pay ur writers and is this true that writers are getting paid or what? I am Chris Wathome and goes by the stage name chrommesays. Am also a wattpad writer but I need to venture more in the poetry sector of art.

How to Make Money Writing Poetry

Thanks for your info about selling poems. I am a new author and published my book in October I also write Poetry, Thank you letters, Get well messages, Anniversary and wedding congratulations etc.

I have over written and would like to sell them to a company who would be interested in my work! I love writing and will continue for as long as possible! I am fond and love writing poems,song lyrics and other forms of arts.

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Nancy Lee Armstrong says. I am a poetry writer, I have a poetry book on Amazon. I still have a dream to write poetry for a living. I can write for greeting cards. Are I could work with Etsy and put my poems on T shirts. Can you send me some information of how to go about getting started in making my own money from home. For I am just a housewife and have plenty of time on my hands. I am looking for an honest but yet effective Company to write Poetry for.

Can any give me information on were to start? Eric, the hardest part is getting started. Have you tried any of the sites mentioned in this post? But i struggle to earn a living from it. I however have not let that discourage me. I still write now I have some many poems, I to make a living help me please. We all want to save money, whether we do it or not is a different matter.

Of course, saving money comes down to how much you make and how much you The only problem is they usually Becoming a millionaire overnight may not be just a pipe dream anymore, thanks to one man. Free Stuff Save Money Earn Money Toggle Mobile Menu MoneyPantry. Here are a few options for making money as a poet… 1.

Earn Free Cash Try Swagbucks, the famous rewards program that pays you for watching videos, taking surveys, shopping and more. Need Extra Cash for Free? If you like getting paid for surveys, and are going to join only one site, I would recommend you choose Ipsos-iSay. Ipsos is the most fun and well-paying panel. Give it a try to see how you like it. It is free anyway! Discussion Lori says Hello, I have gotten one publication of a poem I sent for a poetry contest.

I would contact the ones you are interested in working with and ask. Let me know if they will be a compilation of poems so that I can submit mine. You have to use sites mentioned in this post. Sorry Marco, not sure I understand your question? I am from South Africa. Will I be able to submit poems as foreigner? You have to see on each site what their policies are. I will search through your list and find the ideal company!

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