What are some legitimate publishing companies for a person that writes poetry/short stories?

I'm an aspiring writer. I don't have alot of time on my hands to write a a whole novel (but I want to), but I write alot of essays ,short stories, and poetry. So what are some reliable publishing companies? Not the ads you find in the last few pages of magazines. I don't think those are professional sources.What are some legitimate publishing companies for a person that writes poetry/short stories?
The books "Writer's Market" and "Poet's Market" (your local library might have copies) are full of information about legitimate publishers. Instead of trying to publish a book at this stage of your writing career, you probably want to use those reference books to help you identify magazines where you can submit your poems, short stories, and essays.What are some legitimate publishing companies for a person that writes poetry/short stories?
Hey, congrats! Not everyone has the courage to face the publishing industry even if their literature is highly recommended for public consumption. Because you already have your materials, the next thing you might decide on doing is to find a publisher who will be your retailer, publisher, editor and distributor at the same time - which is of course not that easy to find.



Maybe you would like to ask around and perhaps shop around. Many would also suggest getting an agent which could take SO long for them to sit down and actually notice what you have there and believe me, we are not just talking months here but years. Let me give you something to peruse at while you are at it and hopefully this will help in your ride to the wagon of success.



Best of luck to you :)What are some legitimate publishing companies for a person that writes poetry/short stories?
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