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

Award winners and MFAs, spoken word champions, translators, professors, college dropouts, published, and unpublished. Come get a taste of poetry from Columbus with work from 38 local poets. The first half of the video contains the following poets:Amanda Nicole Corbin 00:00:00Zach Hannah 00:01:26Ruth Awad 00:03:08Jordan Sandidge 00:05:15Soz Zangana 00:06:34Matthew Pitts 00:08:15Sandra Feen 00:11:15Karen Scott 00:13:30Su Flatt 00:14:43Jessie Scrimager 00:16:11Nathan McDowell 00:1930Debbie Strozier 00:22:12Christina Szuch 00:23:35Jennifer Hambrick 00:25:07Destined 00:27:40Matthew Vaughn 00:30:24Sayuri Ayers 00:32:15Charlene Fix 00:33:54Louise Robertson 00:36:12Chuck Salmons 00:37:21Emily Win 00:39:52Leslie “Umze” Battle 00:41:36Jameson Conley 00:42:25SeanXKREY 00:45:28Kiara Charles 00:47:41The second half contains the original Columbus Poet Playlist

Welcome to the Micro Mic, a poetry reading series by diVERSES in Columbus Ohio where we feature a poet for our intimate studio, following their performance of poetry and spoken word with a discussion around their work and poems.

Amanda Nicole Corbin's Micro Mic: https://youtu.be/ZFANEHzUQeY

Soz Zangana's Micro Mic: https://youtu.be/WKqabm-QlmM

If you are interested in poems/poetry, you'll enjoy hearing this feature discussion! Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P Get all of the Micro Mic episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3Jg82QIz8&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWL6V*Welcome 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#poems #diverses #MicroMic

More from Soz Zangana as the diVERSES Collective Resident: https://youtu.be/z84ZuA3pF7EMore poetry from Soz: https://youtu.be/TzDei6Ldn9wIn this episode of the Micro Mic, poet Soz Zangana shares poetry related to family, food, and culture.Welcome to the Micro Mic, a poetry reading series by diVERSES in Columbus Ohio where we feature a poet for our intimate studio, following their performance with a discussion around their work and poetry. If you are interested in poems/poetry, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P Get all of the Micro Mic episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3Jg82QIz8&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWL6V*Welcome 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#poems #diverses #MicroMic

More poetry from poet Amanda Nicole Corbin: https://youtu.be/4FeTdY6_Bog In this episode of the Micro Mic, poet Amanda Nicole Corbin shares poetry related to family, motherhood/being a mom and a daughter, and sexuality.Welcome to the Micro Mic, a poetry reading series by diVERSES in Columbus Ohio where we feature a poet for our intimate studio, following their performance with a discussion around their work and poetry. If you are interested in poems/poetry, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P Get all of the Micro Mic episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3Jg82QIz8&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWL6V*Welcome 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#poems #diverses #MicroMic

More diVERSES Poetry Book Fair: https://youtu.be/O7T3HNnWSJAWelcome to 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.In this session, join writers Sandra Feen, Cliff Treyens, and Fred Haring as they explore writing as a way to reconnect with family history and celebrate the lives of people closest to use, even in their final stages. Writing is a record of life; here are some considerations for poets and writers who wish to do the same.*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