Spotlight on Collaborative Poetry Collections
Collaborative poetry brings two or more authors together to create meaningful writing with unique yet cohesive voices. Just like a musical duet, poetry collaborations are exciting because they give talented voices a chance to create a harmonious, new experience for
Writing Residencies: What Are They, And Is it For You?
You may have seen them advertised in magazines such as Ploughshares, Poets and Writers, and The Writer’s Chronicle. The ads show images of poets holding pens and journals, writing near a serene lake or a remote location like a cottage
Using Found Poetry as a Fun New Way to Express Your Writing
Everyone experiences writing dry spells from time to time. It sometimes feels like we are searching the confines of our minds for creativity and inspiration, but maybe our next muse is just waiting to be found in the books, magazines,
Literary Spotlight: Kansas City
Located smack dab in the middle of the United States, Kansas City, Mo., is famously home to barbecue, jazz, and a whole lot of fountains. But does Kansas City have a thriving poetry scene? The short answer is yes—you just
Thomas Chatterton: The Precursor of the Romantic Movement
Sublime, subjective, and emotional, the Romantic Movement was an answer to the Age of Englightenment. And the earliest tremors of British Romanticism can be found in the work of a mischievous and inventive young poet who lived only to age
8 Short Poetry Collections to Fit into Your Busy Schedule
Feeling overbooked and overworked? Between busy work schedules, back-to-back classes, and general life stuff, it can be hard to find the time to read—much less a lengthy undertaking like, say, Leaves of Grass. If you’ve got limited time and attention
Poetry and Promotion During a Pandemic: 5 Questions with ‘shine your icy crown’ Author Amanda Lovelace
The coronavirus pandemic has seriously altered all aspects of the literary landscape, including poetry. Few poets know this better than Amanda Lovelace. The bestselling author of the “you are your own fairy tale” trilogy completed one collection, as well as
4 Fiercely Heartfelt Poems for Celebrating Your Chosen Family
A term popularized among the queer community, “chosen families” are nonbiological bonds that exude support, pride, and love. For LGBTQ people—who may have complicated family relationships or face prejudice from their family—the concept of chosen families can represent a way