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Advice for Aspiring Poets on Improving Their Craft and Getting Published

Darlyn Finch Kuhn

Award-winning author and poet Darlyn Finch Kuhn recommends aspiring poets read a lot of poetry and listen to a lot of poetry to improve their craft. It's important to understand the classic concepts, rules and terminology of poetry, she says, in order...
- over 8 years ago
- Poetry
- Styles
Where the Poets Are: Reaching Out for Constructive Criticism - podcast

Joe Kerschbaum

Joe Kerschbaum, published poet and author, says feedback is critical to improving your poetry. He suggests attending workshops, conferences, retreats, readings, and formal MFA programs are a great way to gather such feedback. Click here to play this...
- over 9 years ago
- Getting Feedback
- Writing Groups
I just published my first little poetry book. I am not sure how I have to promote my book to people so they can buy it.

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Question: I just published my first little poetry book. I am not sure how I have to promote my book to people so they can buy it. Answer: When it comes to book marketing and selling, poetry books are no different from fiction novels or nonfiction...
- over 5 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Moving Between Creative Forms - video

Jane Ormerod

Poet Jane Ormerod describes how she began writing poetry and how she has experimented with painting, poetry, and prose over the years, culminating in her current work as a poet. Her experience shows us that as creators we can express ourselves in many...
- over 9 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Brainstorming
Moving Between Creative Forms - podcast

Jane Ormerod

Poet Jane Ormerod describes how she began writing poetry and how she has experimented with painting, poetry, and prose over the years, culminating in her current work as a poet. Her experience shows us that as creators we can express ourselves in many...
- over 9 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Brainstorming
I am completing a poetry book and wonder which is the best publisher for spiritual poetry, and, is an audiobook or podcast a better format than a book?

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Question: I am completing a poetry book and wonder which is the best publisher for spiritual poetry, and, is an audiobook or podcast a better format than a book? Answer: In the publishing world, poetry is categorized as its own genre due to the...
- over 3 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Finding a Common Thread When Making a Collection of Short Work and Poetry

Donna Arthur Downs

Creating a collection of your short work, whether fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, can be a good publishing strategy when you have many works in your portfolio. Professor and author Donna Arthur Downs has a large portfolio of personal essays and poetry...
- over 3 years ago
- Poetry
- Styles
What Makes a Great Reading? - video

Jane Ormerod

Poet Jane Ormerod describes her personal habits around preparing for a poetry reading, including scoping out the location ahead of time and reading the audience's mood to determine what she reads.
- over 9 years ago
- Events
- Readings
What Makes a Great Reading? - podcast

Jane Ormerod

Poet Jane Ormerod describes her personal habits around preparing for a poetry reading, including scoping out the location ahead of time and reading the audience's mood to determine what she reads. Click here to play this audio clip
- over 9 years ago
- Events
- Readings
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