How to Promote the Anthology

Thank you for being part of The Stafford Challenge 2024–25 Anthology. 
We’re thrilled to share this powerful collection of poems with the world, and your support in spreading the word makes all the difference.

Below are ideas and instructions for how you can help promote the anthology in meaningful and accessible ways.


Top Ways to Promote

The first three item are the easiest and most impactful actions to take: emailing friends and family, posting on social media, and getting the book in your local libraries.

    Email your family and friends

    • Let them know about your contribution and how they can purchase the book.
    • Share your excitement and a direct link to buy the book: https://wildpoetpress.com/anthology/
    • Consider writing a short personal message or reflection to go with the link.

    Sample Language:

    Subject: Exciting News – My Poem is in a Book!

    Dear friends and family,

    I’m thrilled to share that my poem, “[TITLE OF POEM]”, has been published in The Stafford Challenge 2024–25 Anthology, now out from Wild Poet Press!

    This beautiful collection features over 200 poems from writers around the world—each of us committed to writing a poem a day for a year (or doing the best we could), inspired by the spirit and daily writing practice of William Stafford. I’m honored to be included alongside poets like Kim Stafford, Naomi Shihab Nye, and CMarie Fuhrman.

    If you’d like to check it out, you can find the book here: https://wildpoetpress.com/anthology/

    With gratitude,
    Your Name

    Post on Social Media

    • Share a post on your platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, BlueSky, Etc.) 
    • You can make your own post, or share this Facebook post: Click here for post.
    • Include a photo of the book (or just the cover image), the purchase link, and your connection to the project.
    • Use hashtags such as: #StaffordChallenge, #PoetryAnthology, #PoemADay, #WildPoetPress, #WilliamStafford
    • Tag Wild Poet Press and other poets you know from the project.

    Sample language: 

    Hello friends, I’m super excited to announce that my poem, “TITLE OF POEM,” is featured in "The Stafford Challenge 2024–25 Anthology," published by Wild Poet Press! The book is now available. More info here: https://wildpoetpress.com/anthology/

      Request the Book at Your Local Library

      Libraries love supporting local authors/writers, so it's a great idea to suggest they add this anthology to their collection.

      • Most libraries have a “Suggest a Title” form on their website or can take requests by phone.
      • Ask for both the paperback and eBook versions.
      • Provide them with this info:
        • Title: The Stafford Challenge 2024–25 Anthology
        • Editor (or author if there is only a spot for author): Brian Rohr
        • Publisher: Wild Poet Press
        • ISBN: 9798998511905
        • eBook ISBN: 9798998511912
        • Website: https://wildpoetpress.com/anthology/

      Additional Promotional Ideas

      If you’d like to go further, here are more ways to help:

      • Contact Your Communities
        • Religious organizations, schools, clubs, writing groups, workplaces, or other groups you’re part of often feature community news.
        • Send them a short write-up with your contribution to the anthology and the link how to buy the book.

      • Organize a Local or Virtual Reading
        • Team up with other anthology poets in your area for an in-person event.
        • Or host a virtual poetry reading via Zoom.
        • Use the flyer provided to help direct people to purchase the book. (Click here for flyer)

      • Write a Review About the Book and Your Experience with The Stafford Challenge
        • Create a blog post, newsletter entry, or article about your year of poetry or what the anthology means to you.
        • Consider submitting to local publications or online literary platforms.

      • Reach Out to Local Media
        • Contact newspapers, radio stations, or community websites about the anthology.
        • Share your story, how the challenge inspired you, and why the anthology matters.
        • Click here for a sample letter.

      • Leave Reviews Once Book is Live on Major Retailers (could take up to 4 weeks)
        • When the book appears on Amazon, Bookshop.org, or Barnes & Noble, leave a positive review (you don't need to have purchased book from Amazon to leave a review there).
        • If you have a Goodreads account, leave a review there.
        • Reviews help increase visibility and reader interest.

      Where to Purchase the Book

      • Preferred Link (Supports the Press Directly): https://wildpoetpress.com/anthology/
      • Coming Soon To:
        • Amazon
        • Bookshop.org
        • Barnes & Noble
        • Local Indie bookstores (via your request)
        • Library catalogs (via your request)

      Write-Up of Anthology

      Over 200 poems from an international community of poets who committed to writing a poem a day for a year.

      Featuring original work from acclaimed poets like Kim Stafford, Naomi Shihab Nye, CMarie Fuhrman, and more, this collection represents just a fraction of the thousands of poems written between January 17, 2024, and January 16, 2025, by the poets of The Stafford Challenge community. Inspired by the daily writing practice of William Stafford, these writers—from seasoned poets to those discovering their voices—dedicated themselves to this yearlong poetic journey, and each poem here stands as a tribute to that commitment.

      This collection is a celebration of the creative spirit, dedicated to anyone who has ever felt the deep pull of language, creativity, and the desire to express something potent and true.

      Cover Images

      Right click on the image on a desktop/laptop or long click on a phone/tablet to save.

      Thank You

      Your involvement is what gives this project its heart. Every post, email, conversation, and recommendation helps amplify the voices of our poetic community.

      Let’s spread the word and celebrate this incredible milestone together!