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Post-Internet Poetry Comes of Age (via The New Yorker)
In 2010, the conceptual poet Vanessa Place published a provocative book called “Statement of Facts,” the first volume of a three-part project. Place has a day job as a lawyer who represents indigent sex offenders on appeal. To compose the book, she took the obscene tales of her clients as they were told in court … Continue reading Post-Internet Poetry Comes of Age (via The New Yorker)
(Video) J. Ivy | Dear Father
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10 Terrific National Poetry Month Titles & Tools (via Huffington Post)
National Poetry Month is just a few weeks away. While you wait for the celebration to begin, you might want to get some great titles and tools onto your list (or your laptop). Check out these ten terrific recommendations, and try your hand at everything from new writing challenges to new reading experiences. Or, if … Continue reading 10 Terrific National Poetry Month Titles & Tools (via Huffington Post)
(Video) Karness | Does Anybody Know That You’re a Christian?
Additional Info Karness delivers a very memorable poem that I'm sure many will never forget. Information courtesy, YouTube
Bexley student wins state poetry contest (via Columbus Dispatch)
Sarah Binau, a senior at Bexley High School, has won Ohio's 10th annual Poetry Out Loud state finals, held March 7 at the Lincoln Theatre. "I am overwhelmed," she said moments after winning. "It's been a fantastic ride." As state champion, Binau earns a $300 prize and an expense-paid trip to compete in the Poetry … Continue reading Bexley student wins state poetry contest (via Columbus Dispatch)
(Video) Beleaf | Suicide Roll
Additional Info Beleaf drops another visual off his critically acclaimed 'Red Pills + Black Sugar', Suicide Role deals with the thought process of depression and contemplating suicide. like, comment and subscribe. Directed by Beleaf Shot by Caleb Ekeroth Buy here: http://www.kingsdreament.com/store/red-pills-black-sugar-digital Information courtesy, YouTube
Why Louder Than A Bomb Still Matters After 15 Years (via Chicagoist)
What started with 60 students in four schools is now the largest youth poetry festival on the planet. Louder Than A Bomb got its start in 2001, when Young Chicago Authors Artistic Director Kevin Coval saw the opportunity to give the youth of Chicago a way to share their stories on stage. Young Chicago Authors … Continue reading Why Louder Than A Bomb Still Matters After 15 Years (via Chicagoist)
Your Voice: J. Ivy Appears on Arise 360
J. Ivy recently appeared on Arise Entertainment 360 to discuss his childhood, career and new memoir. Inspiring interview, poet! Links: J. Ivy | "Dear Father" on Amazon
How To Make $225 An Hour Writing Poetry (via Fast Company)
Tres dope! Subtitle: "Two guys and a girl/Crafting Haiku at events/Earning good money." "Our mission is to write haiku for everyone on the whole entire planet," says Lisa Markuson, the one woman in the poetry-writing trio The Haiku Guys. This might seem a bit ambitious, but given how frequently Markuson and her cofounders, Erick Szentmiklosy … Continue reading How To Make $225 An Hour Writing Poetry (via Fast Company)