FAQ

Can I give gifts, buy points, apparel, or use paypal?

Yes, in the expanded store.

I'm not a professional poet yet, is this for me?

Definitely! We welcome poets of ALL skill levels. Allpoetry is designed for any poet - from beginners to experts, offering encouragement with friendly feedback, then detailed critiques when you're ready.

What happens if I'm not happy with the membership?

Cancel at any time by clicking   in the top right, then  Subscription Plan.  We're proud of the amazing community we've built here, but also understand that sharing poetry online isn't for everyone - we offer a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. You'll love it here!

Is it safe to enter my credit card here?

Yes! Your secure card details are sent directly to our bank (Stripe) using top of the line 256 bit encryption from Comodo. We've been around since 1999 (20 years!) and have a perfect safety record.

If I have a question, how do I get help?

If you're ever stuck, our support team is ready to help - click then Help / FAQ

What is copyright? Can someone steal my poems?

When you write a poem, it's automatically copy-written in the USA, which means it is illegal and you can sue anyone that does. You do not need to register it with the Library of Congress, and posting on allpoetry can help prove when you wrote it.

Can I post here and submit for publication elsewhere?

Some publications require submissions to not have been previously published. Most people just do & don't worry about it. Your settings lets you choose to only allow registered users to see your poems, which keeps your work off google.

Testimonials

  Kevin you have been around since day one of my join and you gave me a chance to pen while I went through my troubles. And for that I know millions of teens will stumble across this site like I did and have a place to communicate. You have built something that will move mountains in peoples life. On the behalf of the silent souls with talking pens, we thank you from our hearts. - Robert Oates

  I wanted to comment because without Allpoetry.com I probably wouldn't have kept my writing going going at all over the years. Thank you for the awesome inspirational contests as well the all around set up for reading, writing, and earning points. This website is brilliant! - Quiet Lights

  Six years I've been here - my beginning of finally doing something about my dream to write. This site continues to bless me. Because of AP I'm published. And I'm still planning on that novel. I joined at one of the lowest points in my life and it has been a saving grace. I'm thankful to you for creating it. - Woman in the Woods

  Helped me get ready for publishing - Allpoetry has helped me improve my work so much! I'm now so much more confident about my use of metaphor, concrete images, and other poetic devices. My own poetry is well received and appreciated and that makes me very happy. - Sarah Versau

  Enjoying it immensely. I want to let you know I have enjoyed All Poetry immensely. My writing has improved! The friendships have also been grand. I'm addicted to the site - a lot of us are! - Karen Wolfe

  I've made some good friends at AP in my 7 years as member here, and very much appreciate the exchange of constructive critiques and general exposure to some excellent writers of poetry, old and new. - Anthony Christopher