Poet and author Doris Washington shares her thoughts on some great places to do poetry readings. It's more than the local coffee house. Listen in and expand your thoughts on where to do readings (for poetry or any other kind of writing).

Poet Joe Kerschbaum reviews the impact of independent publishing on the poetry genre and how it provides new options for poets. Click here to play this audio clip

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. Click here to play this audio clip

With so much content available to readers, it can be hard to set yourself apart. How can you create a deeper emotional response to your writing? Music may actually be the answer! Author Joan Gelfand discusses using music with her poetry to evoke different...

"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.

Spoken word is a performance art that focuses on the aesthetics of word play. It can encompass or contain elements of rap, hip-hop, storytelling, theater, and jazz, rock, blues, and folk music. For award-winning poet Marc Nair, spoken word sits in an...

Marketing poetry is difficult, especially when social media and the internet have flooded the market with new, free content. According to Melody Dean Dimick, the age of technology has changed the way that poetry is written, published, and promoted...

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...

If you have a portfolio of short work such as short stories, personal essays, or poetry, Professor and author Donna Arthur Downs recommends trying to get this work published. It can sometimes be easier to find publishing opportunities for short work...