How You Can Start Promoting Your Poems and Books as a Beginner in Nigeria 

How You Can Start Promoting Your Poems as a Beginner in Nigeria

 To promote your poems, use a multi-channel approach: build an online presence on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Medium; attend and host local readings/open mics; submit to literary journals and contests; connect with other poets in writing groups; and explore creating unique visual or audio content of your work to share.

 Making your poems shareable, engaging with your community, and submitting to established publications are key steps to gaining exposure. 

Online Promotion

Social Media: Share poems on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, using relevant hashtags like #poetrycommunity; consider platforms like Tumblr and Pinterest for visual appeal. Post short videos of yourself reading or create shareable images (like broadsides).

Blogging/Websites: Start your own blog or use platforms like Medium, Vocal.Media, or WordPress to publish poems and thoughts.

Online Communities: Join poetry forums and groups on Goodreads or Reddit to connect with readers and writers. 

In-Person & Community

Open Mics & Readings: Attend local poetry readings and open mics to read your work and network with other poets.

Writing Groups & Workshops: Form a group with peers for feedback or join workshops for guidance from experienced writers.

Local Outreach: Pitch your work or readings to local libraries, bookstores, and media outlets (newspapers, radio). 

Publishing & Submission

Literary Journals & Magazines: Submit poems to reputable print and online literary journals (e.g., The Poetry Foundation, Muse India) for wider audience reach.

Contests: Enter poetry contests for recognition and potential publication.

How You Can Start Promoting Your Poems and Books as a Beginner in Nigeria

Newspapers: Check local and national newspapers that have literary review sections. 

This video provides an overview of how to market your poetry:

Creative Approaches

Audio & Video: Record audio readings or create videos with music/nature footage to capture the spoken power of poetry.

Visual Art: Collaborate with a designer to turn poems into posters or art pieces.