

Below are nine essential tips on how to format a poetry manuscript, as well as advice for navigating the world of publishing poetry but first, let’s understand the two types of poetry publishing opportunities that exist.

Publishing houses often post guidelines for submissions and contests, but even then, there are some formatting styles you need to conform to if you want your manuscript to be taken seriously. Poetry manuscript submissions must conform to certain formatting guidelines to even be considered by publishers. There’s only one thing standing between you and submitting your poetry for publication: the poetry manuscript format. After months of writing, editing, rewriting, hair-pulling, and late-night coffee sessions, you have a finished poetry manuscript.
