International Society Of Poets/Poetry Took my poetry and gave me false hope that it would appear in coffee books. Owings Mills Maryland

Keeping Perspective's author showed more intelligence and maturity than any of the other letters presented. My daughter joined the group 3 years ago and has benefitted from the conventions. She saved her money from year to year in order to attend these conventions and enjoyed them immensely. She attended many helpful workshops. She also made new friends from all over the world and heard from them at the following Xmas season. Las Vegas is a fun and fascinating place to visit(I went with her). We did not stay at the Riviera but instead stayed at Circus Circus which is right across from the Riviera and is much cheaper($46.00 per night). The rooms were comfortable, clean, and the place was fun. We would LOVE to attend more poetry conventions there. My daughter did not feel cheated by the society in any way and we hope that the society will continue to help and encourage poets to create. Nothing in this world is free. We must spend our efforts wisely. Thank you and please reactivate the conventions.

I was published and awarded several things. I recieved a beautiful wooden backed plaque for being Editors Choice. My mother's addage has always been "if you have to send money, it's a scam." In this situation I was very cautious and the plaque was NOT purchased. It's true they claim you must attend the expensive convention in order to recieve any cash prizes or large awards. To me, that's not what it is about and I just don't go to the conventions. For me it is about getting my poetry into the public domain. You still own the rights to your poem, you have given away nothing. If you read the documentation, then you know that already. Many poets spend a lot of money publishing their own books in the meer hopes of getting a profit. For me, I spent nothing and am truly a published poet. So many people here condemn this company for providing a service no one else offers, a place to be published at no cost. These types of reports make those who were published feel as though their efforts are somehow diminished because you all think it's a ruse. See it for what it is, it's all about perspective.
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I was published and awarded several things. I recieved a beautiful wooden backed plaque for being Editors Choice. My mother's addage has always been "if you have to send money, it's a scam." In this situation I was very cautious and the plaque was NOT purchased. It's true they claim you must attend the expensive convention in order to recieve any cash prizes or large awards. To me, that's not what it is about and I just don't go to the conventions. For me it is about getting my poetry into the public domain. You still own the rights to your poem, you have given away nothing. If you read the documentation, then you know that already. Many poets spend a lot of money publishing their own books in the meer hopes of getting a profit. For me, I spent nothing and am truly a published poet. So many people here condemn this company for providing a service no one else offers, a place to be published at no cost. These types of reports make those who were published feel as though their efforts are somehow diminished because you all think it's a ruse. See it for what it is, it's all about perspective.
Thank you.

I was published and awarded several things. I recieved a beautiful wooden backed plaque for being Editors Choice. My mother's addage has always been "if you have to send money, it's a scam." In this situation I was very cautious and the plaque was NOT purchased. It's true they claim you must attend the expensive convention in order to recieve any cash prizes or large awards. To me, that's not what it is about and I just don't go to the conventions. For me it is about getting my poetry into the public domain. You still own the rights to your poem, you have given away nothing. If you read the documentation, then you know that already. Many poets spend a lot of money publishing their own books in the meer hopes of getting a profit. For me, I spent nothing and am truly a published poet. So many people here condemn this company for providing a service no one else offers, a place to be published at no cost. These types of reports make those who were published feel as though their efforts are somehow diminished because you all think it's a ruse. See it for what it is, it's all about perspective.
Thank you.

I was published and awarded several things. I recieved a beautiful wooden backed plaque for being Editors Choice. My mother's addage has always been "if you have to send money, it's a scam." In this situation I was very cautious and the plaque was NOT purchased. It's true they claim you must attend the expensive convention in order to recieve any cash prizes or large awards. To me, that's not what it is about and I just don't go to the conventions. For me it is about getting my poetry into the public domain. You still own the rights to your poem, you have given away nothing. If you read the documentation, then you know that already. Many poets spend a lot of money publishing their own books in the meer hopes of getting a profit. For me, I spent nothing and am truly a published poet. So many people here condemn this company for providing a service no one else offers, a place to be published at no cost. These types of reports make those who were published feel as though their efforts are somehow diminished because you all think it's a ruse. See it for what it is, it's all about perspective.
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I would like to comment on your situation. My mother has been a victim of this company as well. They profit off of peoples dreams of being a poet. Unfornately this is not the case with this company. My mother submitted several of her poems and was told she was a winner and had great poetry. Fornately for her she did not send any money to them however they keep harrassing her over conventions and entry fees yada yada yada. All they really want is her money. I urge you to look at this site they have several of theses similiar complaints.