7 Poetry Contests to Enter This Fall
Fall is the perfect time to submit your work to poetry contests. Editors are fresh from the summer break, as most literary magazines resume reading in the fall, and contests…
4 Flourishing Poems for Plant Lovers
If our Instagram feeds are any indication, it’s clear that plants have blossomed into a trend that’s here to stay. From succulents to snake plants, these green creatures pack beauty,…
3 Latinx Poetry Presses that Promote Equality
There are many literary presses in the United States that feature underrepresented voices and provide publishing opportunities for poets who experience discrimination or racism in the publishing industry; Latinx presses…
Seven Summer Poetry Contests to Enter This August
Once you’ve written and revised your best work, it’s time to send it out into the world. While forces like imposter syndrome and fear of rejection can keep poets from…
Cooking and Poetry: 3 Poems to Ignite Your Appetite
The sensuous connection between literature and food has been featured in books such as the romantic classic Like Water for Chocolate and the verse collection The Hungry Ear: Poems of Food…
3 Poetry Videos to Inspire Your Creativity
The marriage of poetry and film is a romantic affair that viewers have long been watching. From the lyrical sensibilities of the 60s film Alphaville to Eva Green’s reading of…
6 Tips to Make Connections in the Poetry Community
If you’re new to the poetry scene, the idea of the “poetry community” can sound large, vague, and even intimidating. Rather than imagining yourself as an outsider coming in, imagine…
Can Exercise Influence Your Poetry Practice?
Have you ever felt a surge of creativity after a sweat-filled spin class? Or have you ever experienced a breakthrough after a run around your block? We’ve known for a…
8 Literary Magazines Worth Subscribing To
Between streaming services, news media outlets, grocery suppliers, and wine purveyors, subscriptions have nearly become the new normal. In the midst of a subscription bonanza, we’ve cut through the noise…
How To Know If A Literary Magazine Is A Right Fit For Your Poetry
So many rejection letters start with this sentence: “Thank you for your submission, but unfortunately, your poem is not a right fit for our magazine.” On the surface, this seems…
4 Reasons You Should Virtually Attend O, Miami Poetry Festival
Miami is generally considered a city of beaches, clubs, and parties: a city that has inspired catchy and famous songs such as Will Smith’s 90s classic, Miami. And while that…
9 Poetry Zines to Make Your Indie Heart Sing
If you’re a fan of independent poetry with a DIY philosophy, poetry zines might just be your new best friend. Usually circulated on a small scale and filled with self-published…