Poetry workshops: Good idea, or not?

If you've never taken a poetry workshop, here are some suggestions for what to look for.  If you have taken a workshop or more, you'll recognize some of the pluses and minuses of them mentioned in this article.  I welcome your comments, and any further advice you have to give on the topic!Taking a poetry workshop: Is it a good idea?

Publishing your poetry

Afraid to submit?  Read this article on how to overcome your fear of rejection, and see yourself in print!Publishing your poetry

Poetry and the internet

See this interesting article on how the world of poetry has expanded and changed because of the web.Internet is causing poetry boom

This is the launch of my first blog, which will be all about words: Poetry, fiction, quotes, journals, blogs,newspapers, the backs of cereal boxes, shipping labels,MetroNorth train notices,crossword puzzles, recipes, city bus ads,letters,and anything else that appears in print.