How Long Should a Poetry Book Be?
The biggest suggestion one of my beta readers had for me was to cut the book in half – release half of it now and…
Poetry
Poetry for the People
Whenever a stranger asks me what my books are about, I cringe a little inside. I know what’s coming. I can see it in their…
If I Could Express It in Poetry
Even though I’ve been writing poems for over twenty years, I’ve never truly understood why poetry is the genre I love. The form isn’t popular…
Independence Day Poetry Prompts
Holidays often bring with them a wealth of memories and new experiences – perfect material to write about! Amidst your celebrations, try one of these…
My Experience: A Poetry Book Marketing Plan
Choosing Poetry
If I’d had a choice when I started writing, poetry would not have been my chosen genre.
Where’s the Poet? by John Keats
Start your Saturday off right (write?!) by reading some poetry. Here’s a good one from John Keats.
The Difference Now by Cherie Burbach
One of my most popular poems ever is “The Difference Now.”
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
A classic! People usually don’t remember poems, but this might be an exception. It’s a classic that everyone should read and ponder.
Silence
This week’s poem is from HL Carpenter, a Florida-based mother/daughter duo who writes from their home in Carpenter Country, a magical place that, like their…