Whether you write as a hobby or you are an aspiring writer hoping to reach an audience, being on social media becomes a norm. Then there are other factors that push and pull the tide of post-reach. In it all, your post gets lost in the algorithm.
One of the best ways to reach your readers is to put yourself out there with the poetry feature pages on the platform that are dedicated to recognising talent. Writers’ Block has put together a list of accounts that you can follow to navigate through the social media platform.
By Me Poetry India is a subsidiary of By Me Poetry. The Community has several initiatives and competitions that create a space for writers to easily submit their work. The aim was to create a poetry hub where poets from around the world can share their work. They share featured articles, news and tips. The community organisation has a forum page where writers can share their thoughts and use the forum as a soundboard for their ideas.
They are present on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In order to get featured on Instagram, you can use their hashtag and tag them in your posts. They do not accept submissions through direct messages.
Globalage Poetry Tyro is a division of the parent company, Globalage Poetry. Tyro is a specially dedicated page for bussing writers. The page hosts poet interviews, monthly collaborations, spoken word poetry, monthly collaborations and featured poems. The process for getting featured is relatively simple. You have to follow their Instagram account and use their hashtag to submit your work for a feature.
Globalage Poetry has other divisions that are dedicated to a separate purpose.
Half Baked Beans is a writing and publishing platform that aims to provide a platform and opportunities for writers. They have several initiatives that encourage beginners to step into the limelight. Pitch Your Book, Book reviewers, Anthologies, Co-authoring and mentoring, and short story challenges. As a budding writer anthologies, co-authoring and mentoring could be a stepping stone.
Other pages worth exploring are Silverleaf Poetry, Her Heart Poetry, and Poets of Bangalore.
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