#050 - How to Get Your Poetry Published in 2026 (ft. Trish Hopkinson)

What does it actually take to get your poetry published?

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In this episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, hosted by Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus, Nathan Hassall, Trish Hopkinson — founder of A Selfish Poet — breaks down exactly how to submit poetry to literary magazines, what editors are really looking for, and why most poets never make the leap from writing to publishing.

Whether you're just starting out or have been writing poetry for years, this is the practical guide to navigating the submission process, avoiding the mistakes that trigger rejection, and building the publication record that opens doors.

🌟 ABOUT TRISH HOPKINSON:

Trish Hopkinson is a widely published poet and the founder of A Selfish Poet (selfishpoet.com) — a platform dedicated to helping poets get published, grow their craft, and build a creative writing life worth living.

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📌 CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Introduction: How to Get Your Poems Published with Trish Hopkinson

0:30 – Writing Tips: How to Know When Your Poetry Is Ready to Submit

1:48 – Setting Goals as a Poet: How to Find Your Target Audience

3:02 – How to Handle Poetry Rejection Letters from Literary Magazines

4:40 – Why Poetry Submission Is a Numbers Game (and What to Do About It)

6:06 – What to Do When Your Poems Keep Getting Rejected | Writing Tips

8:45 – Finding Your Poetry Community: Spoken Word, Open Mics & Beyond

11:14 – Editing vs. Revising: Creative Writing Tips for Better Poetry

13:51 – Writing for Readers: How to Communicate Emotion Through Poetry

17:05 – 3 Common Poetry Submission Mistakes Every Writer Makes

21:44 – How to Choose the Right Literary Journal for Your Poetry

25:35 – Why New Literary Magazines Are Worth Submitting To

36:56 - Writing in Form: How the Duplex and Lock Box Unlock Hard Topics

40:03 - Trish Hopkinson Reads "Third Day, Third Month, 1972" from A Godless Ascends

44:07 - Structuring a Full-Length Poetry Collection

47:09 - The Mythic "She-God" Persona & Writing Atheist Feminist Poetry

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