How to Write a Great First Draft
For many writers and poets, the first draft can be the most intimidating part of the process. First drafts are often messy and sometimes radically different from the poem you envisioned (and the poem you’ll eventually end up with). But
6 Questions With she followed the moon back to herself Author Amanda Lovelace
Bestselling poetess Amanda Lovelace’s tenth poetry collection, she followed the moon back to herself, is all about reinvention—a theme showcased not only in the poems themselves, but reflected in the book’s writing process and backstory. After the success of the
From Verse to Voice: Poetry Book ‘Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately’ is Being Adapted into a Song Cycle
*TW: Discussions of suicide and depression* I wrote Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately in 2015 while dangling from my final straw. I’ve said in many an interview that writing Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately was an exercise in manifesting my own
8 Reasons for Reading Poetry in Translation
Poetry is a universal form of expression, bridging cultures and transcending language barriers. Reading poetry in translation opens up a treasure trove of literary gems you might otherwise miss out on. So to get you headed to your nearest bookstore
5 Poetry Collections for Virgo Season 2023
Virgos are known for being analytical, practical, and hardworking, but they can also struggle with anxiety and over-cautiousness. In fact, some of the biggest lessons Virgos face in their lives—like embracing imperfection and relinquishing control—are themes that will be felt
4 Rom-Com and Poetry Pairings for Your Next Movie Night
One of the best aspects of the poetry genre is how easy and enjoyable it is to revisit. While readers might wait a while to reread their plot-driven fiction favorites, the imagery and emotion of poetry collections make them endlessly
6 Ways to Enjoy Poetry on a Budget
As you cultivate hobbies and passions, you might struggle to find space in your budget to afford your interests. Poetry is no exception—as you build your poetry collection, search for ways to expand your craft, or find avenues for joining
In The Corrected Version, Rosanna Young Oh Honors and Uplifts the Interior World
In a poem titled “The Yellow Bathing Suit,” which falls near the end of The Corrected Version, Rosanna Young Oh’s debut poetry collection, the speaker marvels at “yellow warblers in the window / …supreme and unperturbed.” In the next stanza,
5 Collections to Read After You Watch the Live Action The Little Mermaid
Viewers have been eagerly awaiting Lin Manuel Miranda’s live action The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, for more than a year. Now, it’s here, driving both large audiences and significant dialogue. The re-envisioned
William Bortz’s Book Launch for Many Small Hungerings
Storyhouse Bookpub presents poet William Bortz | a book launch for Many Small Hungerings | Friday, May 12 at 7pm with Daisy Chain Coffee. Grab a latte and hear DSM poet, William Bortz, read from and discuss his newest collection, Many
7 Questions With HER III Author Pierre Alex Jeanty
Pierre Alex Jeanty has made a career of writing simple yet striking poetry about relationships—poetry meant to connect with people of every gender and at every stage of singlehood and romance. The third and final installment in his popular HER
7 Questions With God Themselves Author Jae Nichelle
Poet Jae Nichelle’s debut poetry collection, God Themselves, comes out March 14. The book reflects on growing up in the South as a queer Black woman, as well as reconciling these identities with a deep-seated religious tradition. Nichelle, who has