Because of today's vibrant Internet-based culture, award-winner Mary Mackey says it's an ideal time to be a poet--especially for women and minorities who have been discouraged in the past. Mackey shares her tips to other poets, including the need to...

What draws you to poetry? Poet Jane Ormerod shares why she loves poetry and how she came to create this kind of art. She says that poetry can be anything. It's like other forms of art, such as painting. It's open and inviting. Click here to play...

What draws you to poetry? Poet Jane Ormerod shares why she loves poetry and how she came to create this kind of art. She says that poetry can be anything. It's like other forms of art, such as painting. It's open and inviting.

Deliverying your poems to an audience can be done in a variety of ways. Published poet Joe Kerschbaum discusses the options and offers tips on how to pick your style.

"Write a lot," offers Joe Kerschbaum as his first piece of advice for writers considering assembly a poetry collection. He goes on to explain that a good collection is built from the best poems, not just all the poems. Which if you think about it, is...

Poet Joe Kerschbaum reviews the impact of independent publishing on the poetry genre and how it provides new options for poets.

Author Catherine Cruzan gives us insight on what moves her to write poetry. Your poetry can be anything you want it to be, as long as you truly capture a feeling or idea.

"Write a lot," offers Joe Kerschbaum as his first piece of advice for writers considering assembly a poetry collection. He goes on to explain that a good collection is built from the best poems, not just all the poems. Which if you think about it, is...

Deliverying your poems to an audience can be done in a variety of ways. Published poet Joe Kerschbaum discusses the options and offers tips on how to pick your style. Click here to play this audio clip

Because of today's vibrant Internet-based culture, award-winner Mary Mackey says it's an ideal time to be a poet--especially for women and minorities who have been discouraged in the past. Mackey shares her tips to other poets, including the need to...