PS You could advocate hiring a freelancer to set up a web form – if you have a good database – or if you don’t you could even use access or Excel – it wouldn’t be that expensive – or you could set up an e-mail process!

And both Jilly and Reb are right regarding magazines opting out because of the volume of submissions. There are many other reasons magazines don’t want to be listed as well, sometimes for only temporary reasons (like being on hiatus or being currently overstocked with work).

I don’t really make it very hard to get into Poet’s Market. No “black list”–the red flag I pay most attention to is if there’s a reading fee involved in submitting work, especially if it seems excessive and/or the editor just seems to be preying on unsuspecting poets.

How I would love to have our whole questionnaire/verification process online! It’s been on my “wish list” for years, but it’s not something I’m able to generate myself.

Thanks for your feedback, Jeannine. I’m always interested in good questions like yours about Poet’s Market.

–Nancy Breen, editor

I haven’t used the WD markets books in years.

I find the Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses far more comprehensive and searchable, and I also use the CLMP.

Also, online, there are several good directories that are simply far more up-to-date and inclusive than the WD markets books. Check out Duotrope, for instance. Also conveniently searchable.

And don’t forget the AWP Chronicle back pages!