LitNet Poetry Book To Be Published!!

Wouldn't it be a great idea? The thread title is just an attention getter, but it needn't be merely that.

I propose a book comprised of the best poems of LitNet members be assembled and shopped for traditional publishing.

There should be nothing democratic about it, except the freedom to submit. An editorial board, consisting of myself and a few others would make the selections.

LitNet may want to sponsor the project but might also want to recuse itself from the selection process to avoid the wrath of disappointed members. If a book of truly world class poetry could be assembled, it would be quite the promotion for the site, and might launch a few poetic careers.

As one reviews the poetry in various threads, separating diamond from river rock, it occurs that some of the better poets probably have much deeper pockets than they have shown. If this is actually the case, there might indeed be enough for a decent sized volume of world class poetry, say around a hundred poems.

All poems must meet the highest standard. It is important that the volume be stellar. A pretty good volume of poetry is of interest to no one. Only a great one is. It does not matter if forty poets or ten poets are represented. The only thing that would matter is that every poem meet the standard of "As good as anything going right now, maybe better."

Let me know what you think, moderators, members, owners, poets.

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LitNet Poetry Book To Be Published!!