I got the same build up about my poems all my friends did. Each of us thought we had accomplished something worthwhile. I ordered two books, supposidly with my name and poems in them. I never received any books. I called poetry.com and they admitted receiving payment for one book. However they ...
I entered two poems to poetry.com only to enter the contest and when they said that they wanted to submit my poems in their book I was excited. I told everyone. I showed the letter to all my co-workers. Then I had a funny feeling when they wanted me to pay $59.95 for a copy. I couldn't afford that ...
I, too, had two poems "published" and one "recorded." On may 24, a letter was sent to me informing me on my nomination for poet of the year. I actually was not aware of the letter until 3 days ago. I read it, and got excited because nothing like that had ever happened to me. It ...
Dear Elizabeth, After carefully reading and discusing your poem, true blue'our selection committee has certified your poem as a semi-finalist, you now have an excellent chance of winning one of 104 cash or gift prizes—including the $1,000, 00 grand prize. You may even win the $10,000.00 annual ...
These lil punk asses attempted to get me to pay for my own work. They said that i was an outstanding poet and that my poem was gonna be published in a book and even on cd. They also said that i was a semifinalist in a national competition and that i was guaranteed a $25.00 prize. The semfinals were ...
I, too, wish to report the unethical business practices of the International Society of Poets. My daughter, who was recognized and encouraged by all of her teachers throughout school, because she does write good poetry, entered one of the "contests." Of course, instant winner, all the ...