International Society Of Poets, Poetry.com
International Society Of Poets, Poetry.com Poet Convention and Symposium Rip0ff and book publishing deals

I have submitted my poetry to this site since 2005. I got a letter saying how great it was and they wanted to award me with medals and enter me in their competitions. I was so excited, felt like I had accomplished something big. They wanted to put me in their books but I had to pay to be published (they called it a publishing fee). The medals they award you, must be paid for as well.

I was notified in the spring of this year that I was a "finalist" in their "Poet of the Year" contest with a prize of $20,000 and a $10,000 book contract. I had to pay my way there and then everything else would be provided, or so they said. I went to Las Vegas to the convention and left feeling like an idiot for being duped. This was the biggest rip-off I have ever seen in my life. I met so many people that had used all their savings to get there, just like me, only to realize it was all a big fat joke. Nothing was provided, I had to pay for everything. I should also mention that I am disabled and on a very tight budget. They took everything I had.

I am out over $5000 for this trip and now have nothing but some glass trophy that I could have gotten at a rummage sale!!! And a negative attitude about a talent that I should love having.

Please do not get pulled into this scheme. It is not worth the pain and regrets you will suffer, not to mention the loss of your hard earned money.

Company: International Society Of Poets, Poetry.com
Country: USA
State: Maryland
City: Owings Mills
Address: 1 Poetry Plaza
Phone: 4103562000

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