Short and Sweet: Platforms for Posting Poetry and Prose
Posting Poetry and Prose
Today's writer has a wide variety of options available that did not exist over a decade ago. The iPad and e-commerce are just a few examples of new age technologies that allow the writer to communicate with a whole new generation of readers. This an era full of technological fusion with creative arts.
Writers have to stay informed to keep up with the constant changes in this era. The Internet allows the writer to publish both poetry and prose in a variety of ways on numerous platforms. Readers can discover new authors daily. The writer must ensure that the platforms used put the poetry or prose in the view of readers on mobile devices and computer monitors and in their hands.
Post and Promote Your Poetry and Prose
If you post your poetry or prose online, be sure to promote it. Here are some social networking strategies for promotion:
- Blogger
- WordPress
- Tumblr
Look at incorporating social media:
- YouTube
- iTunes
- Blogtalkradio
- Vimeo
- Yudu
No matter what you post, you need to promote it. Share your poetry and prose with others via hyperlinks and clickable images.
See how others do it. Visit sites like Writer's Digest and Poets & Writers.
Poetry Reference Materials
Platforms for Posting
- storyville short stories
Application for iPad and iPhone users- short stories, flash fiction, etc. - Red Room | Where the Writers Are
Red Room is a social media site for the literary world. Red Room connects writers and best-selling authors with thousands of readers through blogs, events, podcasts and videos. - The World\'s Most Popular eBook Community - Wattpad - free books romance fantasy teen fan fiction my
where readers and writers discover, share and connect. Read over 1 million free stories. Follow your favorite writers and share your comments. - textsound :: an online audio publication
Audio files for poetry and prose available online.
Post via Twitter and Text
Twitter
Post your short poetry and flash fiction on Twitter. The hashtag (#) has a way of adding a tweet to a feed connected to others on Twitter. Here are some samples of Twitter hashtags for writers:
- #scribechat
- #kidlitchat
- #poetryinprotest
Text Message
The cell phone has a unique way of adding mobility to the creative arts. Check out these sites and applications for posting poetry and prose:
