There are plenty of listings online to find a local poetry group or event, such as open mics, readings, poetry slams, poetry societies, and more. Here are some popular listings to get you started. If you come across any other national type listings, please share the link below […]
Poetry Has Value is a blog created by professor and poet Jessica Piazza. Jessica is a great supporter of poets and has been tracking her poetry dollars since early 2015. For 2016, she’s not alone–several other poets have committed to sharing their dollars spent on submission fees and other […]
In a writer's life, persistence is as important as talent When I began sending my first book out to publishers and it was rejected, I was devastated. I had received an MFA from Columbia for my manuscript, and I expected success that would immediately change me from a […]
I used to be terrified of hope. Well, I was actually terrified of disappointment. But I saw hope as a seductive and deceptive force that enticed me to climb higher, making the inevitable fall hurt that much more. I started writing novels when I was twelve years old, […]
Don’t miss University of Pennsylvania’s free online class for Modern & Contemporary American Poetry. It’s easy to sign up, completely FREE, completely online, and their FAQ page will answer most of your questions. The course runs 10 weeks and allows you to participate at whatever level you prefer […]
Don’t miss University of Pennsylvania’s free online class for Modern & Contemporary American Poetry. It’s easy to sign up, completely FREE, completely online, and their FAQ page will answer most of your questions. The course runs 10 weeks and allows you to participate at whatever level you prefer […]
Honored to have an essay up at The Fem! It’s all about why poetry is important . . .
Honored to have an essay up at The Fem! It’s all about why poetry is important . . .
National poetry month is not over yet! Continue the celebration with this lovely downloadable coloring book from tweetspeak “the best in poetry & poetic things.” Indeed. “So what could better, especially with National Poetry Month upon us, than combining adult coloring books and poetry for a fun, enjoyable activity […]
My first chapbook review of Heart Radicals by Les Kay, Sandra Marchetti, Allie Marini and Janeen Pergrin Rastall just went up on Yellow Chair Review! This love-ly chapbook was so much fun to read and write about. If you’re interested in writing reviews, browse through some of the reviews […]
