"Publishing a book with a small press is a collaborative process" — Poet and Terrapin Books founder Diane Lockward on manuscript dos and don'ts, plus how to find the right publisher
I have Diane Lockward’s “The Strategic Poet.” Such a nice book. And thanks for this interview/discussion. Diane never loses sight of the fact that both poet and publisher are (or should be) working for the reader.
These conversations bring to light what seems, and perhaps has been, hidden from emerging poets seeking a press for a first book. And it's heartwarming to hear of how helpful Jeffrey and Kelli were to Diane's process of developing Terrapin. They are both generous, wonderful people, who publish such a variety of beautiful books.
I have Diane Lockward’s “The Strategic Poet.” Such a nice book. And thanks for this interview/discussion. Diane never loses sight of the fact that both poet and publisher are (or should be) working for the reader.
These conversations bring to light what seems, and perhaps has been, hidden from emerging poets seeking a press for a first book. And it's heartwarming to hear of how helpful Jeffrey and Kelli were to Diane's process of developing Terrapin. They are both generous, wonderful people, who publish such a variety of beautiful books.
What an informative, inspiring conversation! Thank you so much for sharing.