A Spooky Season Gift Guide For Your Witchy Poet Friends
As spooky season approaches, you’re probably lighting your witchy candles, laying out your tarot spread, or enjoying witch-inspired poetry with a cup of herbal tea. You might even feel encouraged…
6 Sensational October 2023 Releases
October is the favorite month of many writers and readers, with its crisp air and changing leaves inviting us to notice the natural imagery of our surroundings and snuggle into…
5 Ways to Celebrate the Fall Equinox With Poetry
The autumnal equinox arrived on Saturday, September 23. This marks the day that the sun crosses the celestial equator—otherwise known as the official first day of fall. An ancient tradition,…
Celebrate the Release of Valerie June’s New Book
Join Diesel bookstore in welcoming Valerie June to lead a interactive workshop based on her new book: Light Beams: A Workbook for Being Your Badass Self. A book signing will occur after…
Revive Your Work With These Fall Poetry Workshops
The changing of the weather and stores full of school supplies may be making you nostalgic for back-to-school season. Whether you’re currently a student or not, fall marks an invitation…
5 Summer Activities to Help With Writer’s Block
Although summer is filled with life, warmth, and inspiration, the long, scorching days likely leave you feeling physically, and therefore creatively, drained. If you find yourself experiencing writer’s block this…
Poetry Through the Seasons: 3 Timeless Summer-Themed Poems
In poetry, seasons often serve as storytelling backdrops for narratives, themes, and rich imagery. We all associate winter, spring, summer, and fall with specific emotions and experiences, making these periods…
Fun Takes on Wedding Season Poetry
Poetry is often thought of as the most romantic literary genre. With this rosy reputation in mind, reading a poem to your partner, transcribing it in a card or incorporating…
Tips for Writing Outdoors-Inspired Poetry
During summer, many enjoy spending time outside. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or simply enjoy occasionally sitting in your backyard, the outdoors provides endless creative opportunities for your writing practice.…
Virtual Poetry Workshops to Attend This Summer
Are you looking to jumpstart your poetry practice or take your writing to the next level? Hone your skills from the comfort of your own home by enrolling in an…
7 Questions with The Words Left Unspoken Author Allie Michelle
Beloved poet Allie Michelle recently published her third and most vulnerable poetry collection yet, The Words Left Unspoken. Within it, she reflects on leaving a toxic relationship, confronting emotional pain,…
6 Spectacular Poetry Collections to Educate and Inspire This Black History Month
It’s Black History Month, and poetry marks the perfect way to both reflect and celebrate. The complexity and emotion of poetry have often made it the perfect medium to share…