9 Poetry Prints to Surround Yourself With
Our favorite poems are ones we return to again and again. Whether we find comfort, joy, solace, or inspiration through that poem, it can be a wonderful reminder to see it each day. If surrounding yourself with words sounds comforting
Eight Affirming Ways to Support Other Poets
On grad school applications, writing residencies requirements, and academic job posts, a new question is emerging: How do you engage with a larger writing community? It’s no longer just about writing strong literature, it’s also about being a strong literary
Five Bold Poets Bending The Poetry Genre
Most writers have a favorite genre, whether that’s poetry, fiction, memoir, screenwriting, or many other forms. But what happens when writers push past the boundaries of these literary traditions? Major publications like Writer’s Digest have argued that the art of
Poets and their Pets: featuring Wilder and Sparrow
I love spending time talking to poets about the people and passions that inspire their poems. But, what about the furry friends that support the writing process and inspire us in ways of their own? So many writers have pets that
How to Get Your Start in the Slam Poetry Community
After getting its emergence in the 1980s, slam poetry continues to grow in popularity across the globe. From New York City to the middle of the map, most cities boost a spoken word poetry presence, and the art form continues
Behind the Curtain: How Poetry Collections are Made
With beautiful binding, eye-catching covers, and often heart-stopping poems inside, it can seem a mystery how poetry collections go from an idea inside your favorite poet’s head to a polished book on a shelf near you. For a brief inside
Photopoetry: When Photography and Poetry Come Together
Without a strict definition, the concept of photopoetry is hard to put a finger on. While poetry and photography are distinct art forms, the two have quite a bit of overlap. Both are concerned with images, but they approach communicating
Poems for Those Living With Chronic Illness
Did you know that 6 out of 10 people in the United States are living with a chronic disease? Four out of ten are living with two or more. Chronic illness is broadly defined as having a health condition for
Poems to send a Loved One Right Now
I know I’m not alone when I say how much I miss my friends and family. For safety purposes, we have been keeping our distance for weeks. And while we know it’s for the best, it doesn’t stop it from
Miss Bookstores? Browse Rare Poetic Finds at ‘Between The Covers’
I know that we are all starting to feel the immensity of the pandemic: the isolation, the uncertainty, and just the sheer tension of it all in our lives. There are so many beloved bookstores and shops that I know