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On PoetrySoup, there are:
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195096
poems
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14356
members
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12620
active poets
Empty accounts (accounts with no poems, comments, and fav poems/poets, etc. associated
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- I'm experiencing problems with certain PoetrySoup pages, what should I do?
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Once Internet Explorer 8 is open, click ‘Tools’ in the IE8 menu and select ‘Compatibility View’
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Next click on Tools in the IE8 menu again and this time choose ‘Compatibility view settings’ (this will open a pop up window)
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Type in poetrysoup.com in the add this website text box and click ‘Add’
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Check the “Display all websites in Compatibility View” checkbox to avoid this problem with other websites (optional).
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Click the ‘Close’ button
- How do I center a poem?
- AFTER you post your poem, edit it and use the center tag: <center>Your Poem</center> (other tags prohibited)
- How do I get others to comment on my poetry?
- Be active in the community. Comment regularly on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.
- How does one go about getting their poem featured on PoetrySoup?
- Those who post a lot of poetry, actively comment on poems, and choose a poetic form are more likely to have their poetry featured. In addition, as we read contest entries we may choose select poems to feature.
- Premium Members are guaranteed to have a poem featured at least once every two months.
- If a poem has been updated or edited after it was read by PoetrySoup, will it be read again?
- If a poem was read, it will NOT be read a second time until after a contest has been completed. Then, PoetrySoup marks all poems as "unread".
- If you edit or make changes to a poem before a contest deadline, it is best to delete the old poem and resubmit the edited version.
- Are featured poems what PoetrySoup considers the best poems?
- Not Always. Many times poems are featured because PoetrySoup considers them different or timely poems.
- Sometimes poems are featured for more ambiguous reasons, or, because it's Premium Member week.
- Sometimes we feature active poets to encourage them.
- Is PoetrySoup associated with Poetry.com?
- Absolutely Not! We are in no way associated with Poetry.com or any other poetry web sites. We are an island unto ourselves.
Contests
- How do I enter PoetrySoup's next contest?
- Select a poem(s) to enter in PoetrySoup's next FREE International Poetry contest from the My Poems page. On the My Poems page, click the 'Edit' link or the poem title to go to a view that allows you to enter a poem for the next PoetrySoup contest.
- Click the edit link to enter or remove a poem from a PoetrySoup contest.
- How do I know which poem(s) I have entered in PoetrySoup's contest?
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On the My Poem page below it tells you at the top of the page how many poems you have entered in the next contest.
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There are also two columns that show you which poems are entered in the next and previous contests: "In Next Contest?" and "In Prev Contest". There will be a checkbox next to the poem if it is in the next or previous contest.
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Click the edit link to enter or remove a poem from a PoetrySoup contest.
- Is there an entry fee or obligation to purchase anything?
- By posting a poem on the site, will it automatically be entered in the next contest?
- NO. You must select a poem(s) to enter in the next contest from the "My Poems" page.
- Does a poem need to be selected as a Featured Poem of the week to be a winner in the contest(s)?
- Do the ratings I give a poem have a bearing on who wins a contest?
- No. Many poets give high ratings even when poems aren't very good. PoetrySoup reads ALL contest entries and chooses the winners. Poem ratings are not considered.
- Can I enter a poem that I submitted in a previous PoetrySoup contest?
- Yes. You can enter poems from previous contests.
- How do I know if I won the contest?
- You will be contacted by email so it's important to keep your email up-to-date.
- Also, the names of contest winners are posted on our website.
- How many winners are chosen?
- PoetrySoup sponsored contests normally have 7 cash winners and 8-13 honorable mentions.
- How often are contests held?
- When are the contest deadlines?
- 10:00 p.m. the date of the contest deadline.
Other
Editing Poems/Personal Information
- If there are errors in my poem as it appears online how can I correct them?
- Once you have logged onto PoetrySoup, click the My Poems link in the Member Area and select the poem to revise.
- I recently moved. How can I update my address?
- What should I do if I lost my password?
- From the Login Page look for “Forgot your password”. Click the link and enter your email address on the following page. Your password will be sent to your email address if it matches the information we have on record.
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