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Get Feedback On Your Poems From:
Anthology Editors
Workshop Leaders
​& Poets Laureate!

James P. Wagner (Ishwa)

James P. Wagner (Ishwa) is the editor of more than 180 poetry anthologies. He was the National Beat Poet Laureate for the US 2021 and a former college professor. 

He reviews more poetry submissions than perhaps anyone else alive today and prides himself on giving practical advice. 
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Note:
​James P. Wagner (Ishwa) is literally the post prolific poetry anthology editor in the world today.


Nick Hale

Nick Hale is the president of NoVA Bards in Northern Virginia and has headed up their workshop group for over 10 years. 

He is also a best-selling poetry anthology editor and travels across the country for anthology launches. 
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What You Get: Personal Feedback Video!

Send In Your Poem
Get A Feedback Video!

The service includes a poetry critique video, where the editors personally go over and offer practical and honest feedback on your poetry. 

For those of you who want actual feedback from editors who publish and create books and see more poetry than most people alive, this is your chance! 

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Poetry Critique Service: Limited Slots!!

As you can imagine, the editors above are very busy constantly working on anthologies, publications and gearing up for book tours, so they will only be offering this service when they have time. 

30 Critique Slots Available TOTAL This Round
​Closing Feb 5th or When Full
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(Please Expect Up To 7 Days To Get Feedback Video!)

    Be Notified When The Critique Opens Again

Submit

Poetry Critique Standard: $25 (20 Available)

What You Get:

~ Personalized Critique Video of Your Poem by at least 1 of the editors above. 

~ 3 Free Bonus Poetry Prompt Videos! 


Submit 1 Poem (Up to 50 Lines) for critique.

Send poems to: ​[email protected]
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Poetry Critique Deluxe: $47 (10 Available)

~ A more in-depth critique video featuring critiques from BOTH editors above. 

~ 3 Free Bonus Poetry Prompt Videos
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~ "Unlocking Your Poetry Potential" Course! 

Submit 1 Poem (Up to 100 Lines) for critique.
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Send poems to: ​[email protected]
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