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All of what you say is true but self-publication has a long and valuable tradition; it also allows you to move forward in your work; and make your own audience. I was advised against self-publication long ago when I was young and frustrated. It was bad advice. I never had a lifestyle that allowed me entry into the culture or society of poetry. I am also indebted to publishers who still eat and drink initiative. Anyway, the most important thing is (and others know a lot more about it than I do) is that self-publication allows you to get the work out to a few at least, and to move on. Mairead On Tue, 20 Feb 2001, ALI ALIZADEH wrote: > >I would strongly advise you to publish your work yourself. I'm sorry I > didn't do this long ago. > > It's looking more like that by the minute. I suppose I'll be running the risk of > being snobbed by journals and papers as far as having it reviewed goes, and by self- > publishing I'll be excluded from entering competitions, festivals and having my book > in most bookshops. But all of that is better than not being published whatsoever. I > really appriciate your advice. > > Ali >