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Ways to Get Paid to Write Poetry From Home

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1. Online Poetry Submissions

There are several online and print publications, literary journals, and literary magazines that pay for poetry, like: AGNI, 50 Haikus, and more.

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2. Poetry Books

If you already have a large body of work, creating an anthology of your poems might be a great option. You can choose to submit your anthology to a publisher or self-publish.

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3. Poetry Contests

There are a number of publications that organize annual or seasonal poetry contests, and winners can earn anywhere from $500 to $2,000 or more.

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4. Greeting Cards

Meaningful greeting cards can be pretty poetic, can’t they? Greeting card companies like RSVP and NobleWorks are open to outside submissions.

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5. Fiverr

Fiverr is a huge online marketplace for a wide variety of freelancers, including poets. You can offer lyric writing or provide custom poetry for any occasion.

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6. Etsy

If you are crafty as well as a poet, you can sell your poems on Etsy as prints or on other items like greeting cards, t-shirts, platters, Cricut crafts, or coffee mugs.

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7. Poetry Blog

You can make money with your poetry by publishing poems on a blog and collecting income through advertising and affiliate links.

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8. Instagram Poetry Influencer

Have you ever noticed how popular quotes are on Instagram? Poetry is a popular niche on the platform, which you can use to make money.