Tuesday, March 25, 2008

News at Eleven: I don't think poets need think about

smaller presses as just places to start out. A trade house isn't necessarily the best place to wind up; books can get lost in the shuffle, and frequently do not remain in print. The loyalty and resources of a more specialized literary press often serve our art better than the big houses do--though I have been very fortunate in this regard. [--Mark Doty]

from The Somerville News: Interview with poet Mark Doty: A poet who goes from "Fire to Fire"

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