Poetry and the Self: 4 Vulnerable Self-Portrait Poems
Self-portrait poems stand out as a common and inspiring poetic exercise. The self-portrait poem embodies many of the best aspects of the overall genre: imagery, authenticity, and a strong sense of personal voice. In addition to their poetic value, self-portrait
Celebrate Black History Month with Poet and Musician Valerie June
Native Tennesseean Valerie June Hockett is best known for her critically-acclaimed career as a singer-songwriter. Hailed by the New York Times as one of America’s “most intriguing, fully formed new talents,” she is now anticipating the release of a new
How Novels-in-Verse Make You A Better Poet and Storyteller
If you love novels and you love poetry, why not try writing a novel-in-verse, also known as a verse novel? This emerging hybrid genre combines the elements of plot with the beauty of poetry. While the genre is considered modern