Blue Light Press provides an easy to read list with great advice on how to shamelessly promote your poetry book or chapbook. Tips include things like:

• sending out review copies
• setting up readings
• publication parties
• attending open mics
• having an elevator speech ready

And many more! This is a great list to read if you are sending out manuscripts so you can start planning ahead and building a readership and fan base.

A Crash Course in Shameless Book Promotion

Also, make sure to check out their current chapbook contest. The reading fee is only $10 (much less than many other contests) and the winner receives 25 copies of their chapbook.

Note, they do not accept electronic submissions.

DEADLINE: June 15, 2015

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