Out and Proud Poets To Read This National Coming Out Day
Happy National Coming Out Day! Founded in 1988, National Coming Out Day strives to increase visibility for LGBTQ people and groups. Robert Eichberg, a prominent gay rights activist who died in 1995 and who first commemorated the day, summed it
6 Poems to Help You Take Action on World Mental Health Day
“40 seconds of action” is all it takes to show you care. This October 10th, join the fight to improve the mental health of people around the world on World Mental Health Day. This year, World Mental Health Day focuses on
How To Find a Literary Agent: Demystifying the Pros, Cons, and Process
My dream job as a kid was to be a literary agent. It seemed cool, glamorous, and, hello, getting paid to read? But aside from the fantasy, what do literary agents actually do for writers? Do poets need them? And
Emmy Marucci Talks Nostalgia, Grief, and the Beauty of Storytelling
“The past has everything to do with the future. Even if you leave it in the past, it becomes you. You become it." Poet Emmy Marucci’s new collection Tell Me Another Story was inspired by the persistent question of children: “Will
Submerge: Moving Through Water—A Post by K.Y. Robinson
Water has always been around me. I could never escape it. After all, it inhabits the world around me and vital to my existence. The Middle Passage is in my blood. I've been lowered in its waves trying to become
7 Rainy Day Reads: Poems for the Storms Within Us
There’s something about the rain that almost demands reflection. As the drops fall, we may find ourselves drawn to the trickling water dancing on the window panes, tucked safely away from the falling rain. In these moments, we can think
Poet Pavana Reddy Talks Love, Loss, the Emotions of Poetry
I am so excited to bring you this interview with the wonderful Pavana Reddy. Pavana, also known by her pen name MazaDohta, is an LA-based poet and songwriter. Her two poetry collections are Rangoli and Where Do You Go Alone. Reddy’s
Answering the Fearful Questions About Putting Your Poetic Work Into The World
“It’s okay to have questions. Just don’t let fear give you your answers. If it is on your heart to share your work, I hope you find the courage to take that step. It’ll be the beginning of an incredible