More Money, More Opportunities
More Money, More Opportunities
Aspiring poets don’t need to be famous to get paid for their work. Numerous publications, contests, and greeting card companies offer opportunities for poets, even if it’s just a small payment. The article highlights six such avenues: Blue Mountain Arts (poetry contest with cash prizes), The Christian Science Monitor (“The Home Forum” section), Poetry Foundation (monthly magazine), Poetry Nation (biannual contests), Poetry Nook (weekly contests), and Rattle: Poets Respond (weekly news-
The article explores alternatives to a traditional college path, noting that a degree’s return on investment is less certain due to the wage gap and student loan debt. It highlights three high-paying trade jobs—elevator installer/repairer ($76,490), subway/streetcar operator ($59,230), and oil/gas rotary drill operator ($61,070)—that don’t require a degree, with the potential to earn significantly more in the top
