diVERSES just celebrated the inaugural diVERSES Poetry Book Fair, organized by poet Geoff Anderson as a celebration of poetry though showcases for books and a rolling series of panels on topics related to publishing, poetry, and writing held at the Stanza, Columbus's first and only poetry venue. And there were a lot of lessons learned and visions come to fruition, especially at a time when the arts feel constant external pressure. In fact, a big reason why this book fair was created and run by one person was entirely done to show the poetry world that we don't need massive teams, we don't need to wait for others' approval--we are already enough to advocate for our own art on terms we control. Let's discuss more about the lessons from creating a book fair.Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PMore diVERSES Poetry Book Fair: https://youtu.be/O7T3HNnWSJA*Welcome also to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your journey into writing, this discussion will help inform your development in poetry🔍 What You'll Discover:The importance of questioning while reading poetry.Practical tips for asking insightful questions.How questioning enhances comprehension and appreciation.Examples of question-driven analysis applied to popular poems.Strategies for incorporating questioning into your own reading practice.The broader benefits of critical thinking fostered through poetic inquiry.🎓 Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery through the rich landscapes of poetry, where every question unlocks a new layer of meaning and understanding. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your connection with literature and broaden your perspective on life.Let's embark on this poetic journey together and uncover the profound truths that lie within the lines. Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below—we'd love to hear from you!diVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence #poetry #bookfair #diverses

Episode 1 of the Semester from the Poet Business Institute: https://youtu.be/aq8WM0VbKq4Today's class from the Semester: as you create your poetry business or art business, don't go it alone! Collaboration is a way to help more people--including the person you collaborate with! By joining forces, you can have a stronger impact and create what otherwise may be more challenging. Let's talk about what collaboration can look like for a poetry business or when creating any sort of art offer, as well as techniques to make a collaboration more enticing for others to take part in.Welcome to the Spring Semester from the Poet Business Institute! Over a 12-week module, poet Geoff Anderson is walking poets through steps to begin thinking about making poetry into a side business, a full time operation, or even a poetry career. We'll discuss creating a poetry product/service/offer, identifying what passions we have and what needs they serve, as well as strategies to reach people and have the impact we seek on the world. Keep up with the Spring Semester here on the channel! Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWrite with us at the Substation! www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstation#poetry #poem #diversesDiverses is dedicated to promoting poetry from multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and under-represented writers.

Episode 1 of the Semester from the Poet Business Institute: https://youtu.be/aq8WM0VbKq4Today's class from the Semester: as you create your poetry offer and even poetry business, you may find yourself in position to show your work, or insights, or experience, or offer itself online. This can take the form of flyers, audio projects like podcasts, videos, recorded interviews, graphics--a variety of multimedia forms. If you haven't made these before, it can intimidating! So, let's discuss tools and fundamental concepts that can better shape how you present yourself, your poetry, and your poetry offer to the world!Welcome to the Spring Semester from the Poet Business Institute! Over a 12-week module, poet Geoff Anderson is walking poets through steps to begin thinking about making poetry into a side business, a full time operation, or even a poetry career. We'll discuss creating a poetry product/service/offer, identifying what passions we have and what needs they serve, as well as strategies to reach people and have the impact we seek on the world. Keep up with the Spring Semester here on the channel! Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWrite with us at the Substation! www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstation