Storyology from Both Sides of the Page
Poetry comes in many forms, which is why it is so beautiful and challenging at the same time. It’s probably safe to say most poets know the most common forms–like haiku, acrostic, sonnet, and limerick–if from nowhere but school. If you like to challenge yourself, however, you’ve probably encountered about 100 or so forms with […]
As poetry gains a little traction with writers like Rupi Kaur, the market is starting to demand more poetry books that capture the voices of now. In spite of the number of publishers who are accepting poetry manuscripts though, there is very little information out there for how to write a poetry book. Are you […]
If you follow my journaling, and hopefully even bought a poetry journal of your own, then you probably have seen a poetry statistic tracker. Recording your writing and activities can be a source of pride when you’re able to see everything you’ve done all together. While it’s not required, it can give you an idea […]
we all know that if you want your dreams to become a reality, you have to make it an achievable goal. from “5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Writer in You” by Ania Kiplan It was true before and it’s still true now. Just like with all your other goals in life, you have to […]
You did a thing. Yeah, a THING! A BOOK! You WROTE one! And, it’s going to get published–traditionally or independently–doesn’t matter; it’s going to happen! Get excited. I’ll wait. Once you’ve caught your breath, we gotta start thinking about what your next step is. You probably thought writing the book was hard, but I promise […]