Bring Your Poetry to Life with PSNY

At The Poetry Society of New York, we believe every poem has the potential to be a masterpiece. Whether you're looking for feedback on a single poem or an entire manuscript, our expert editors are here to help you refine your work and elevate your poetic voice.

At PSNY, we are passionate about nurturing the creative potential in every poet. Our editors are dedicated to providing thoughtful, constructive feedback to help you grow as a writer. Embrace the spirit of joyful abandon and let us guide you on your poetic journey.

Rates

$100 per Poem

No more than 2 pages per poem

Feedback on your poems

Line-editing

Advice and resources on submitting for publication

$1200 per Manuscript

No more than 80 pages

Feedback on the manuscript as a whole

Feedback on individual poems

Line-editing

Advice and resources on submitting for publication

+ $150 per Hour for Video Consultation

Share a live Google document with line-edits, suggestions, feedback, and critique prior to meeting

Discussion on the piece's tone, intention, and goals

Examples and resources for further exploration

Open to critiquing a video of your work read aloud with feedback on performance

Meet the Editors

Kate Belew is a Brooklyn-based writer hailing from the Midwest. She has been involved in numerous poetry projects with Poets House, The National Book Critics Circle, The Poetry Society of New York, Evolver, The New York City Poetry Festival, Slice Magazine, The Poetry Brothel, Publisher's Weekly, and Milk Press. Kate holds an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College.

Amy Palen is a writer, editor, and arts administrator. She has been part of PSNY since 2018, performing at events in New York, Boston, and Portland. Amy holds a B.A. from Fordham University.

Jackie Braje is a Brooklyn-based writer and educator. She is the COO of The Poetry Society of New York and the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Milk Press. Jackie received her MFA from Brooklyn College.

Anna Winham is an award-winning writer serving as the Editor-in-Chief for Passengers Journal and Journal Lead for Oxford Public Philosophy. Her poetry has appeared in New York Quarterly, Meniscus, Wild Roof Journal, High Shelf Press, Cathexis Northwest Press, and other esteemed journals.

Ready to transform your poetry? Inquire About Editing Services today!