Archive Frequently Asked Questions

Permissions

The Poetry Foundation online archive is one of the world’s largest online English-language poetry resources. The archive serves as a free database of more than 47,000 poems, 6,300 author biographies, the catalogue of Poetry magazine since 1912, hundreds of articles and educational resources, audio and video, and more. Poems are available for free for you to read, discuss, and share with friends. Please note we do not hold the rights to these poems and cannot offer licenses for commercial use.

Suggestions

The Poetry Foundation archive is curated and developed collaboratively by our team of writers and editors in consideration of your needs as a reader. If you would like to suggest content for the archive, please find more information below based on the content type. For original content submissions, please see the Poetry magazine FAQ.

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Archive Frequently Asked Questions

Permissions

Can I share this poem with friends, family, or students?

Can I print this poem in a newsletter or in my book?

What is a rightsholder?

What is copyright?

Why can’t I find a poem on your site?

Suggestions

Can I suggest a poem for the archive?

Can I suggest a poet biography page?

I found an error in a poem. Can I suggest a correction?

Can I submit an idea for a collection, poem guide, or other resource?

Can you help me with a research question?

How can I learn more about Poetry magazine?

I’m a poet. Can I have a poet biography page?

How do I submit my poem to be published on your website?

How do I submit books for review or submit a blog or featured article pitch?

Can I write a poem guide, collection, or other piece for the digital archive?

How do I apply for funding opportunities?

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