National Poetry Month shines a spotlight on poets. But when April ends, most platforms go back to taking 30–65% of every sale.
At Andrew James Poetry Club, poets keep 100% of every sale, every month. No commission. No algorithm deciding your worth. Just a flat $19/month membership and a marketplace that works for you.
Since 1996, the Academy of American Poets has designated April as National Poetry Month — a time when bookstores, schools, and social media celebrate the written word. It's a beautiful tradition.
But here's the uncomfortable truth: most of those same platforms take a cut of every poem sold the other 11 months of the year. Amazon KDP takes up to 65%. Etsy takes 6.5% plus listing fees. Payhip takes 5%. The celebration ends when the money starts moving.
"Poets deserve infrastructure, not just applause."
That's why Andrew James Poetry Club charges poets a flat $19/month and takes zero commission — in April, and every other month of the year.
This National Poetry Month, we're inviting the first 20 poets to join as Founding Members: 3 months free, unlimited listings, and a permanent seat at the table as we build the platform together.
Instead of taking a percentage of every sale, we charge a flat monthly fee. The more you sell, the more you keep — every single dollar.
Sell a $2 poem or a $50 collection — we take nothing. Every dollar from every sale goes directly to you.
List as many poems and books as you want. No per-listing fees, no limits on your catalog size.
Readers come here specifically to discover and buy poetry. Your audience is already here, looking for work like yours.
Track what's selling, see your earnings in real time, and understand your audience with built-in analytics.
Your own public profile page where readers can browse all your work and learn your story.
Join a growing catalog that readers already browse. No starting from scratch, no building your own website.
The first 20 poets to join get 3 months completely free — no card required yet. After your founding period, membership continues at $19/month. These spots don't roll over.
No charge for your first 90 days. List poems, build your catalog, and test the platform risk-free.
Permanent recognition as one of the first 20 poets on the platform. Your name in the founding member roster.
Every poet on the platform keeps 100%, but founding members lock in their rate first.
Direct feedback channel to the founder. Your priorities become the roadmap.
* Founding Members commit to publishing at least 5 poems within 21 days. This keeps the platform growing and your spot active. You'll receive reminders at day 7 and day 14 if needed.
Built in the Bronx. Growing every week.
If you want to know what's going on in a culture,
read its poetry. — Nikki Giovanni
Browse original poems from working poets. Every purchase goes directly to the poet — no middleman, no platform cut.
Browse the Catalog →National Poetry Month special — founding spots available.
Unlimited listings. Zero commission. Full access to our poetry marketplace.