6 Subscription Boxes for Poetry Lovers
Do you ever wish amazing, handpicked poetry collections came right to your door? With poetry entering the growing subscription box craze, this literary fantasy could be your new reality. Look forward to poetry every month and liven up your mailbox
4 Vulnerable Poems About Masculinity
As gender roles continue to shift and conversations about intersectional feminism, equality, and identities outside of the gender binary become more common, masculinity is getting a makeover. The evolving and increasingly diverse nature of what it means to be a
5 Poignant Poetry Memoirs
Writing in a poetic style can enhance many aspects of the memoir genre. Like memoir, defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “an autobiography or a written account of one’s memory of certain events or people,” poetry benefits from honesty,
4 Flowing Poetry Collections to Make Your Next Beach Read
Oh, the beach read. The popular literary concept, an emerging genre in itself, has inspired articles in The New Yorker, Book Riot, and Electric Literature. It’s taken over full stands and tables at bookstores. It’s proven to be one of
5 Fun Musical Recommendations for Poetry Lovers
You might not instantaneously think of poetry when you think of musicals. However, these two art forms share an unexpected connection: Both enchant audiences with rhythm, sound, and lyricism. In fact, books and writers have inspired many of today’s most
4 Poems to Celebrate Nonbinary Identity
TC Tolbert pictured above Now more than ever, there’s a growing awareness that gender falls on a spectrum. According to a new study, more than one million Americans identify as nonbinary, and Merriam-Webster added the singular “they” pronoun to its dictionary
5 Fierce July 2021 Poetry Releases
From pandemic reflections to poems that depict protest and unrest, July’s poetry collections speak out on important and urgent topics. If you’re wanting to be moved, inspired, and understood, these five forthcoming collections are likely to have just the right
8 On-Brand Careers for Poets
Note: Glassdoor figures in this article are from June 2021. If you’re a poet, then chances are many people have asked you how you plan to turn your passion into profit. It turns out that the answer may be more promising
Literary City Spotlight: 6 Stand-Out Sites in Milwaukee
As the fifth-largest city in the Midwest, Milwaukee has a lot to offer. The city is known for its expansive art scene, stunning lake views, and—of course—its designation as one of the beer capitals of the world. While visitors will
5 Fun Ways to Be Part of the Poetry Community on TikTok
TikTok continues to grow in both its popularity and influence. According to Hootsuite, the digital community is the seventh most-used social media app—and stood out as the most frequently downloaded throughout 2020. TikTok blends wide-ranging creativity with a global outreach,
6 Summer 2021 Poetry Contests to Enter
A new season brings new opportunities to put your work out there! The process of submitting to contests offers the opportunity to revise your poems, put together a manuscript, and develop your writerly courage and confidence—plus, you just might win
Poetry in Audio: 5 Lyrical Collections Worth Listening To
Listening to poetry in audiobook form can be a fantastic way to appreciate some of the genre’s best qualities. In fact, many poetry scholars believe poems are best experienced when read aloud—giving readers a chance to appreciate the art form’s