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How to get your poetry noticed on Instagram without having to write tacky one-liners — Sunday Mornings at the River

We have been struggling with the concept of 'pretty art' for a while. It can sometimes be frustrating when you wrote a really profound piece to find people don't pay as much attention to it as one-liners written by she-poets or Rupi Kaur’s menstrual blood. We don't mean to crap on she-poets or two sentence love poems, but just let you know that if you write about politics, or equal rights, or anything else that matters, there is a place for you in this world.

Many readers on Instagram aren't native English speakers, so the small poems may be easier to understand. Web design comes into play too. Websites have become graphically simpler to accommodate small screen sizes. So... art meets life? A.C Peterka

Keeping the previous statement in mind, that many of Instagram’s users aren’t native English Speakers (like me) we kind of feel like if we want to tap into that readership, we are in a ‘when you can’t beat them, join them’ pickle. Of course, you don’t have to, but you also want your stuff to be read. In order to be read you have to enter the popular contest, because Instagram will push your poetry out to more accounts. Likes equal exposure.

If you are worried your longer pieces are being overlooked on Instagram, we have some tips on how to get them more exposure.

I love writing longer poems and I know there are readers here who enjoy them and will take the time to read. But I also know how easy it is to succumb to scrolling (I'm sure we all do it) and that sometimes we just want to read something bite sized. Posting excerpts is my go-to for when I want to share something deeper but digestible. Kait Quinn

Post a short(er) Excerpt

Some great poets out there post a picture with just an excerpt. This way you can have pretty art that catches the eye and could lead to opening up an entirely new readership. You can just post the excerpt and ‘lure’ the readers in to read the full poem in your book or on your blog, or you can post a sentence that you know will catch the eye of a large readership (keep it short and sweet) and post the rest of the poem in the slides that come after it / link to the poem in your book.

Tag your Poems

I was raised with the notion that it was an ugly thing to ask for attention, guess what mum, I am tagging all the big poetry accounts now. When I first started doing this I felt like a spammy little bitch, but now it has become second nature. Huge accounts like @poets and @buttonpoetry can really send a lot of readers your way. Besides tagging big accounts, also make sure you use the right hashtags. You might want to post up to thirty of those in your first comment so that you keep a nice and clean caption. Tips on hashtags can be found on display purposes.

Stop fighting the way things Work

Yes we know, the system sucks, and it was built to suck for most of us. The amount of times I deleted my poetry account just to make a statement... But what did it get me? I can tell you what it didn’t get me: book sales and community spirit. We are using social media for a reason and if you remove your voice or refuse to use tools to make your account grow because you think marketing is disgusting, the medium will be flushed with one-liners and the ‘Atticusses’ of this world. Please don’t let that happen. Thank you.

Use your platform to stay critical, even if you have to:

Use pictures as backdrops for your Poetry

I think art can be pretty and provocative at the same time, like poetry can be short and incisive, long and beautifully presented. Thinking that pretty or short equals fluff is oversimplifying the equation. Mei

Okay we lied, art can be profound and pretty. We are visual creatures, that’s why there are so many half-dressed women posing for perfume brands. Yes, we still puke inside our mouth every time we see a poem blow up with a picture in the background that didn’t get credited to the rightful owner (so make sure you credit the photographer, even if you use free photo tools like Unsplash). You can also use a picture you love as a cover for your poem and have people swipe to read the poem or excerpt. Pictures attract our attention quicker than words do. Keep in mind that if you use a photo of a photographer without asking, they can get pissed at you and sue you. But that probably hardly ever happens.

Be consistent

People lose their shit when you change the frequency with which you post or when you start using coloured floral backgrounds instead of the black and white ones you have always used. People are hardwired to love structure. We use Planoly to schedule our posts every day. Which brings us to the following:

Interact, read, comment

It’s called social media for a reason. You will have to spend some time on it in order to build your community. No one likes talking to a wall. If someone comments on your post, they took the time to read your poem and write their thoughts about it. This is a huge privilege. They spent some of their precious time on you. The least you can do is say thank you. If you don’t want to spend half your life on Instagram, you can use Planoly to quickly reply to comments in one go.

I really do feel like the more profound pieces are sometimes overlooked, especially if they're lengthier than the one or two liners that everyone seems drawn to. It can make you feel like your work isn't being appreciated the way it deserves to be. These Framed Thoughts

Post at the best times

There are times more people are scrolling at the same time. Planoly will tell you exactly what those times are for your time zone. You can schedule your posts in advance.

And last but not least:

Don’t give up

Unless you are born into a literary community or with a golden spoon in your mouth, it might take a while to get noticed. Keep going, keep developing your voice, edit and republish. Change your mind about your chosen format and reinvent your account, but don’t you erase it, we need your voice and your passion. Now get off this blog and start pimping your Instagram. Ours can be found here.

We want to thank our Instagram community for participating in this discussion.

7 Tips for How to Post Poetry on Instagram

When I was a freshman in college, I was asked to perform an original poem at a fundraiser for a local museum. After performing, I was elated and baffled by the reception from those listening as I recited. I didn’t feel ready for seeking publication through literary journals (and also did not know much about publishing) and wanted my poems to reach a larger audience. Quickly I realized a solution: Instagram poetry. While I no longer post my poetry on Instagram as my relationship and purpose for writing poetry has shifted, I did gather tips for how to post poetry on Instagram.

From using an app to format poems, to finding the best hashtags, here are seven tips for how to post poetry on Instagram.

1. Keep Your Audience and the Purpose of the Platform In Mind

When sharing your writing, remember your work is accessible to both your grandmother (or don’t even dare contemplate the possibility if your content is of the steamy variety) and potential publishers.

The visibility can be a beautiful thing: you are no longer confined to texting new poems to just your social circle or waiting for a reaction from the followers on your private social media accounts. Suddenly, anyone can read your words. Authors such as Rupi Kaur have used Instagram to their advantage by gathering a large and loyal following on social media.

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But it’s also important to realize that some literary journals, magazines, and other publications prefer to accept submissions of poems that have not previously been published. Instagram sometimes, but not always, counts as previous publication. (Check out more about literary magazines versus Instagram here.)

2. Consider Poem Length and Formatting That’s Easy on the Eyes

So your skill with the quill is undeniable, but are you selecting the right poems to share? It’s helpful to choose poems that resonate with others, obviously, but the length of the poem is also a factor.

Because most people won’t want to spend days and days reading through a poem of yours — no matter how stunning — choose wisely. Either a snippet of a longer poem or a short poem itself is the way to go. Then keep the text large enough that no zooming in is necessary for those reading on their phones. The carousal feature in Instagram comes in especially handy for sharing multiple verses without compromising readability.

3. Establish a Consistent Aesthetic (And Use a Handy App)

As you’ve likely noticed, there are certain aesthetic choices poets on Instagram make. Figure out what is both attractive and realistic for you. Do you have beautiful handwriting? Does typewritten text call to you, and do you have access to a typewriter? Do your eyes catch on stanzas presented on a simple background? Are props a yes or a no? Many poets even alternate between a poem in an image, or pair wordless images with writing out the poem in the caption. (Explore some of Book Riot’s favorite Instagram poets for inspiration here. )

Whatever tickles your fancy, choose a certain look and then stick to it with some consistency. When your followers come across one of your posts on their feed, you want them to recognize their favorite poet. For example, with a signature style of scraps of paper with typewritten poems, I can always tell from a quick glance that a post belongs to Tyler Knott Gregson.

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A post shared by Tyler Knott Gregson (@tylerknott)

For those who do not want to write out or print their poems, make the styling process painless with the app Canva. The app is free — except for a few select images/graphics, which require a paying membership — and has templates, free photos, and fun illustrations. The desktop version is especially easy to use.

4. Use the Many Tools Available

Along with using Canva to format your posts, there are many helpful tools out there to help you figure out how to share your poetry with the widest audience possible.

Keep tabs on sources such as Later, which posts updates on Instagram’s algorithm so that you know how to navigate the platform the most efficiently. If you want to keep up on frequent posting but don’t have endless time to spend on your phone, use a publishing tool like Hootsuite to schedule posts.

One tool within Instagram that can prove extremely helpful is hashtagging. Hashtags are a great way for readers to find your content: to find out what’s trending or what’s new in the world, I often find myself searching through a particular city or book genre’s relevant hashtags. The same can be said for discovering poetry. Use a site that, like Best Hashtags, sifts through the most popular hashtags for any particular social media platform and gives you a list.

5. Interact With Your #PoetryCommunity

When I was summing up the courage to create my poetry account, I reached out to other poets I admired. I found encouragement in asking them — particularly poet Alexa Johansen — questions, finding inspiration in their craft, and learning more about their stories as time went on. I felt like I was part of a virtual community of supportive artists.

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A post shared by Alexa Johansen (@alexajohansen)

My advice is to find and follow other poets and make sure to give them the likes, shares, and comments they deserve. Let them know you are listening and share the poems that are genuinely speaking to you.

On the flipside, and unlike when a poem is printed in a magazine, your readers can comment and interact directly with you. It is so encouraging to find that others are resonating with your dreams and visions. Ask questions in your captions and interact with those who comment to form camaraderie with your followers.

6. Credit Your Work to Keep it Safe

As my artist mother used to say, “Sign your work!” Have you ever watched a reposted video or read a quote that left you wanting more? Perhaps you’re a huge fan of the work, or you want to know what happened next with the singer or writer. It really throws a wrench in the plan when whoever reposted failed to credit the artist and you have no choice but to go into internet stalking mode.

You also do not want others taking your work as theirs (although putting anything on the internet opens up this possibility). Please, for all that is holy, at least protect your work by marking it as yours! Leave your handle, initials, or name somewhere in the image. Crediting your work can be as easy as signing your work as poet Lang Leav does.

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A post shared by Lang Leav (@langleav)

7. Revel in the Fact That You’re Sharing Your Art

Amidst the busyness of formatting your poems and responding to your followers, don’t forget to enjoy yourself. Creating and sharing art is no easy feat. Make sure you’re finding joy in making this world a brighter and more beautiful place.

Ready to get started after reading all about how to post poetry on Instagram, but looking for even more guidance? Check out What I Learned in 6 Months on Bookstagram.

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Publication date: January 29, 2020 at 13:40

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