3 Latinx Poetry Presses that Promote Equality
There are many literary presses in the United States that feature underrepresented voices and provide publishing opportunities for poets who experience discrimination or racism in the publishing industry; Latinx presses are one of them. Latinx presses are an empowering resource
Call Me By Your Name: A Poem
Call Me By Your Name, written by André Aciman, is told from the perspective of Elio, a cultured seventeen-year-old boy, son of two intellectual parents, who takes readers on both an academic and romantic journey. We wander the Italian landscape,
Three Poetic Forms to Ignite Your Writing Process
If you’re struggling to approach poetry through a new, creative lens, turning to a newfound form might be just what you need. With their rules regarding rhyme, stanza lengths, and meter, forms push us past our comfort zones and toward
Poems for Leo Season
Ruled by the sun, Leos are known for having fiery personalities that draw people in. While confidence and bravery are the main tenets of the Leo demeanor, this can also lead to a stubborn streak. Often natural-born leaders, Leos in
3 Poems for Comfort in Tough Times
When I think of the poets who have brought me comfort recently, Angie Waters, AKA A. Shea, immediately comes to mind. Angie is a writer who has such a talent for writing about the hard stuff in a way that
3 Poetry Books that Promote Empathy
The world needs empathy, now more than ever. Empathy helps us rise above our differences and encourages us to listen to others. It’s a skill, a value, and a trait we can nurture to increase our connection to other people.
Seven Summer Poetry Contests to Enter This August
Once you’ve written and revised your best work, it’s time to send it out into the world. While forces like imposter syndrome and fear of rejection can keep poets from sharing their words, determination and perseverance help stave off these
7 Online Courses to Improve Your Poetry Practice
Group meet-ups and face-to-face learning opportunities are on pause as stay-at-home orders across the nation are in effect. While some writers welcome the extended opportunity for solitude, others may feel stagnant or find inspiration hard to come by. If you’re
From Stanzas to Screen: Four Fun TV Recs for Poets
Of course, reading and writing usually stand out as a poet’s most beloved pastimes. However, turning to different modes of entertainment can help fend off burn-out. Sometimes, the urge strikes to curl up with take-out and a favorite show. When
July’s Hottest Poetry Releases
Your summer reading list just got a whole lot cooler with these eight hot-off-the-press poetry collections. July is delivering collections from new poets as well as a few seasoned voices. From timely commentary on current events to deep self-reflection and
Cooking and Poetry: 3 Poems to Ignite Your Appetite
The sensuous connection between literature and food has been featured in books such as the romantic classic Like Water for Chocolate and the verse collection The Hungry Ear: Poems of Food and Drink, edited by Kevin Young. The descriptive and visual
The Ongoing Epic: 5 Modern-Day Epics Reimagine the Tradition
Mention epic poetry and the ancient bards most likely spring to mind first: Homer, Virgil, and the mysterious, unknown author of Beowulf. Despite its increasingly rare presence in today’s poetry scene, epic poetry doesn’t have to be forsaken. Simply put,