I believe that is the power of book clubs and discussions: that appreciation can deepen as we discuss our ideas and impressions of the poems. So with that in mind, I am going to share the 5 poems that my Literature and Culture students got me to appreciate more with their discussions, analyses, and papers.

It is April, which means that it is National Poetry Month! Here are some poems I used to introduce poetry to my literature and culture class

It's the first day of October, which means a new month with writing competition deadlines to consider entering. Here is my list for you.

Take a look at 13 magazines and competitions that you can send your work to for FREE this July 2024 if you are a writer betting on yourself.

This post provides other writers resources to turn to when they are ready to send out their writing to be published.

You might be curious about what an MFA in Creative Writing might entail. The answer might not surprise you: lots of levels of reading.