Shows
Poet Business InstituteHow To Get More Readers For Your Poetry BookGet a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PdiVERSES founder Geoff Anderson recently spoke at the Get Sharp! Poetry Publishing Conference, sponsored by the Ohio Poetry Association, outside of Cleveland, Ohio. The talk, Don't Grow Readership; Serve Readers was all about the mindshift required to create a life around poetry, creatively and financially. Join Geoff and the audience in a discussion around the realities of poetry, publishing, contests, and alternative paths to getting poetry into the world on terms that we dictate.*Welcome also to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're...
2025-11-1908 min
Poet Business Institute100 Poets Told Me What They Waste $$$ OndiVERSES founder Geoff Anderson recently spoke at the Get Sharp! Poetry Publishing Conference, sponsored by the Ohio Poetry Association, outside of Cleveland, Ohio. The talk, Don't Grow Readership; Serve Readers was all about the mindshift required to create a life around poetry, creatively and financially. Join Geoff and the audience in a discussion around the realities of poetry, publishing, contests, and alternative paths to getting poetry into the world on terms that we dictate.*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...
2025-11-1809 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Publish A Small Poetry CollectionGet a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PThere's a problem with poetry publishing, especially for chapbooks and small poetry collections. What are the things poets looking to publish chapbooks and small collections of poetry to consider, including distribution, where to publish, how to handle author copies, and royalties. This episode of diVERSES Arts & Offers is all about the advantages of getting chapbooks and small poetry collections into the world on terms that poets control!*Welcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's...
2025-11-1727 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy Others Keep Getting On YOUR Stage & What To DoYou may have the publications, the degree, the connections, and credentials, but you may find yourself in spaces where you are in the audience, listening to people doing the thing you believe you should doing.Why does this happen? Join diVERSES as we enter into storyteller, archivist, speaker, and even poet Donte Woods-Spikes as we navigate the respect artists receive, the lack thereof, and how artists treat themselves.Welcome also to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your journey into writing...
2025-11-121h 03
Poet Business InstituteWhy I Made A Poet Reality Show (& Not A Poetry Reading)Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PThere's a problem with poetry readings: they typically only attract poets and poet-adjacent people. So the question becomes how to get people interested in poetry? We have to meet larger audiences where they are, and one way is through media that interests them. Enter the latest diVERSES project: a reality poetry show, called The Listening Room, where one poet brings three friends together to read each of them a poem as we capture their interaction together, including the laughs, the tears and the hugs...
2025-11-0930 min
Poet Business InstituteWhat We WISH We'd Known About Arts EventsIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion on the diVERSES Poet Assembly, Columbus's first poetry conference, as well as The Poetry Festival, Columbus's first poetry festival! Curators and organizers Geoff Anderson and Larry Robertson describe their experiences organizing events, the hurdles that emerges, and the strategies to consider that may make your next event a success as well!#diverses #PoetAssembly #poetryconference diVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence
2025-11-0723 min
Poet Business InstituteThe First Billion Dollar Poem Will Do 5 ThingsOne day, there is going to be a poem worth a billion dollars. But what exactly is going to cause it to be so valuable? Welcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: we make predictions about 5 characteristics the world's first billion dollar poem is going to have and how it is going to be generate enough impact to make it such a financial success.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...
2025-10-3141 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Avoid The HARM Of RevisionIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion taken from the diVERSES Poet Assembly, Columbus's first poetry conference! Poetry facilitator Lanetta Shea walks poets and writers of all levels through a discussion of drafting, writing, and revision, finding the comfort to express what is on our mind, what is in our heart, and what is around us as we create art, especially in times when we find it difficult.#diverses #PoetAssembly #poetryconference diVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence
2025-10-2335 min
Poet Business InstituteIf I Started My Poetry Business From ScratchWelcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: achieving creative and financial independence may sound good, but what exactly are the best vehicles for making that happen? It comes down to creating what others are willing to pay for, and the options are wide. However, the time commitment and challenges each presents are worth considering, especially when deciding between a product and a service. What do those words mean, and why could one end up saving you headaches, hours, and limitations? Let's discuss.
2025-10-2211 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Read A Shakespearean Sonnet For The 1st TimeShakespeare, sonnets, Shakespearean sonnets can all be scary words for people new to poetry, forced to read poetry in school, or even poets who are used to free verse and not used to meter or form. However, Shakespearean sonnets do not have to be so terrifying if you remember some of the key principles they operate under (especially when it comes to Shakespeare). So, let's look at the foundations to sonnets to make this mysterious, old form feel fresh, new, and easy to master.*Welcome also to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or...
2025-10-1516 min
Poet Business InstituteWhen Poetry Looks Inside YouIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion taken from the diVERSES Poet Assembly, Columbus's first poetry conference! Poetry facilitator Noah Fischbach walks poets through a discussion of poetry, identity, and the ability of poem's to take on forms of resistance and liberation. Noah's session is for people looking to better understand how they identify, why they identify that way, what techniques can help explore our vulnerabilities to improve our art.#diverses #PoetAssembly #poetryconference diVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence
2025-10-1042 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy The Page Is Only Step ONE For A PoemWelcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: poems often start with words on the page or on a screen, but that doesn't have to be where they end. In fact, by embracing other media, poems may be able to impact others in a way that moves past the traditional limits of writing. Let's explore how film, video, and other media can help increase the ability of poems to impact the most people who are prime to receive its message.Welcome also to our...
2025-10-0600 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy Poets Need To Consider Youtube (NOT Just $$$)Welcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: Youtube has been fundamental for me in creating a business and life that runs independently, on my own terms, and without a boss. A large part of that has to do with the skills Youtube has taught me along the way, all while getting in front of more of the right people who resonate with the message. These characteristics make Youtube a very helpful tool for poets and other artists.Want more in-depth Youtube tips? Watch this: https://youtu.be/NFxbWokDNh4...
2025-09-2948 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy It Doesn't Matter How Great Your Art IsGet a free podcast/mp3 version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWelcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: why is that when we endeavor in an area that is important to us and after a period of intense energy and work, we encounter a period of difficulty. Let's discuss concepts like Seth Godin's the dip, the technology adoption cycle, and what to expect when we bring a new offer into the world, including chasm's and periods between growth.Welcome also to our poetry channel at...
2025-09-231h 00
Poet Business InstituteI Invest $300/Month Into Poetry--Lessons I've LearnedWelcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: what it means to invest into our art, and what have we learned from the process. Specifically, we've created the first poetry-dedicated space in Columbus--let's talk about why we made the investment and the lessons we've acquired along the way.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 que...
2025-09-2211 min
Poet Business InstituteHow Social Media Made Us Better PoetsWelcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: social media is not popular among many poets because it is viewed as a necessary evil. The idea of content creation is not, often enough, what writers are interested in. Yet, there can be a joy and value in turning to social media--a joy and value that have nothing to do with trying to go viral or promotion. Let's look at what social media actually gives to poets.Welcome also to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry...
2025-09-121h 00
Poet Business InstitutePoets Need To Steal 4 Lessons From FilmGet a free podcast/mp3 version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWelcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. Today's talk: cohost Mathias takes time to share lessons he's learned as a videographer that apply also to his work in writing and poetry. Yes, the art media may differ, but as always, lessons from one arena in life carry over naturally to another; let's see how film can help better our approach to poetryWelcome also to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or...
2025-09-0935 min
Poet Business InstituteThe Steps I'm Taking To Sell Poetry--Works For ANY ArtI'm a communications coach, and I've been incorporating poetry into my teaching. Here is how I use poetry as an integral part of my business; I'm going to outline the steps I'm taking to create a new poetry offer. Perhaps they can guide you to do the same.*Creating a business around art might pique your interest, but if someone has not ever started something similar before, where to begin?In this episode of Arts & Offers, we explore questions to ask, and strategies to consider in beginning to take your art to the professional level. It all begins with...
2025-09-0311 min
Poet Business Institute5 Tips To Start Art Business (1: Know WHO You Help)Creating a business around art might pique your interest, but if someone has not ever started something similar before, where to begin?In this episode of Arts & Offers, we explore why the first 5 concepts, questions to ask, and strategies to consider in beginning to take your art to the professional level. It all begins with thinking about the person you serve and learning as much as you can about them. Let's talk about whyWelcome 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...
2025-08-2959 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: Poet Lessons From BeyonceIn this episode of Arts & Offers, we explore why artists and creative entrepreneurs should shift focus from chasing viral posts to building meaningful experiences for individuals. Instead of worrying about algorithms and trends, learn how to create authentic connections that grow your art business in sustainable ways. Discover strategies for engaging your audience, offering real value, and nurturing long-term supporters who appreciate your work beyond the metrics. 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...
2025-08-2401 min
Poet Business InstituteA Poet Buys An Espresso And Gets A Business LessonIn this episode of Arts & Offers, we explore why artists and creative entrepreneurs should shift focus from chasing viral posts to building meaningful experiences for individuals. Instead of worrying about algorithms and trends, learn how to create authentic connections that grow your art business in sustainable ways. Discover strategies for engaging your audience, offering real value, and nurturing long-term supporters who appreciate your work beyond the metrics. 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...
2025-08-2406 min
Poet Business InstituteThe FIRST Action To Take To Start A Poetry BusinessFull talk: https://youtu.be/QNSOgEpieCEGet a free podcast/mp3 version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PIn this episode of Arts & Offers, we explore why artists and creative entrepreneurs should shift focus from chasing viral posts to building meaningful experiences for individuals. Instead of worrying about algorithms and trends, learn how to create authentic connections that grow your art business in sustainable ways. Discover strategies for engaging your audience, offering real value, and nurturing long-term supporters who appreciate your work beyond the metrics. Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast...
2025-08-2408 min
Poet Business InstitutediVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Miccau McClellandIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Miccau McClelland, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES 6th Poetry Retreat.The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our website...
2025-08-2310 min
Poet Business InstitutediVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Alexia PonderIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Alexia Ponder, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES 6th Poetry Retreat.The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our website...
2025-08-2206 min
Poet Business InstitutediVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Debbie StrozierIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Debbie Strozier, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES 6th Poetry Retreat.The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our website...
2025-08-2110 min
Poet Business InstituteThe RIGHT Person's Experience Is Worth More Than ViralIn this episode of Arts & Offers, we explore why artists and creative entrepreneurs should shift focus from chasing viral posts to building meaningful experiences for individuals. Instead of worrying about algorithms and trends, learn how to create authentic connections that grow your art business in sustainable ways. Discover strategies for engaging your audience, offering real value, and nurturing long-term supporters who appreciate your work beyond the metrics. 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...
2025-08-1444 min
Poet Business InstituteYour Creativity Can Pay Any BillFull vid: https://youtu.be/ux-uPgD_9zYYou did it: your book is out in the world. Now what?For writers, especially for those who are self-published, the book becomes part of a much larger plan that is worth thinking about with intentionality.Who is the book for; how is the book finding those people; how do those people know the book is for them; how does the book help those people?By answering questions like these, we can put ourselves in the best position to achieve the goals we set for what we create. If you...
2025-08-0901 min
Poet Business InstituteCongrats, Your Book Is Published! Now What?You did it: your book is out in the world. Now what?For writers, especially for those who are self-published, the book becomes part of a much larger plan that is worth thinking about with intentionality.Who is the book for; how is the book finding those people; how do those people know the book is for them; how does the book help those people?By answering questions like these, we can put ourselves in the best position to achieve the goals we set for what we create. If you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast...
2025-08-0515 min
Poet Business InstituteThe Best Advice Kobe Bryant Gave To PoetsFull talk: https://youtu.be/4ftM9Lb8hTwThere are poetry lessons to be found in basketball, including a sage piece of advice given by Kobe Bryant and his approach to the game!If you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: as we move closer to our artistic and life goals, there is always the chance that we do not achieve what we set out to achieve. However, these same metrics are controllable, and the result that disappoints us can actually become the result that empowers us and becomes a...
2025-07-1308 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Perceive (And Control) FailureVideo: https://youtu.be/4ftM9Lb8hTwIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: as we move closer to our artistic and life goals, there is always the chance that we do not achieve what we set out to achieve. However, these same metrics are controllable, and the result that disappoints us can actually become the result that empowers us and becomes a positive. Let's discuss failure, mindset, and metrics.Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning...
2025-07-1247 min
Poet Business InstituteWhat Poets Need To Know Before Going On CameraIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: video is an exciting format for the ability to allow artists to presents to the world. But sitting in front of the camera can be intimidating and awkward. What do poets and artists need to consider when getting ready to press record?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.Pra...
2025-07-0456 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy Poets SHOULDN'T TeachIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: although teaching/becoming a professor/academia is a common pursuit for poets, there are some inherent negatives from a business perspective that with using education to earn an income. Let's talk about different types of offers we can create around poetry that can lead to more sustainability, freedom, and flexibility.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 Dis...
2025-06-1814 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Sell A POETRY Service--Role Play (Part 2)See Part 1: https://youtu.be/SxqDdWYik1IIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: what is it like to actually do a sales call for creative offer? How should I handle pricing? What is the best way to navigate objections? When should I know if the person I'm speaking with is the right person for the offer? Let's discuss!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...
2025-06-1645 min
Poet Business InstituteTwo Poets Role Play A Sales Call (Part 1)If you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: what is it like to actually do a sales call for creative offer? How should I handle pricing? What is the best way to navigate objections? When should I know if the person I'm speaking with is the right person for the offer? Let's discuss!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 whi...
2025-06-1437 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Take Over The Poetry World with Ajanae DawkinsGet a free mp3/podcast/audio version of videos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PAjanae Dawkins is a poet taking the poetry scene by force, as a recent MFA graduate, one of the hosts of the Poetry Foundation's VS poetry podcast, and recipient of many awards and opportunities. Perhaps her biggest accomplishment is being the wife of our very own cohost, Mathias (ok, it's not, but still)! Spend some time with us as we chat poetry with Ajanae and what poets need to be considering for their work in 2024.For anyone interested in writing poetry, reading poetry...
2025-06-0432 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Write TRANSCENDENT Poetry w/ Ruth AwadWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Ruth Awad, on what poets need to know to avoid writing the trash poem and instead create work that is transcendent. More Micro Mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszXBUytl5U&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWLRuth Awad is a Lebanese-American disabled poet, a 2021 NEA Poetry fellow...
2025-05-2821 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Poet Ruth AwadWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Ruth Awad*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...
2025-05-2712 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: What's It Like Publishing A First Book?Bryan Byrdlong has a fresh collection of poetry in the world, Strange Flowers, that tackles death and horror, life and afterlife. Let's break down his collection, the process he took for getting his poetry into the world, and what poets need to consider this year for their art!More on Bryan: https://bryanbyrdlong.com/More on Strange Flowers: https://www.yesyesbooks.com/product-page/strange-flowersWelcome 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 whi...
2025-05-2402 min
Poet Business InstituteWhat It Means To Have A Book Of Poetry In The WorldBryan Byrdlong has a fresh collection of poetry in the world, Strange Flowers, that tackles death and horror, life and afterlife. Let's break down his collection, the process he took for getting his poetry into the world, and what poets need to consider this year for their art!More on Bryan: https://bryanbyrdlong.com/More on Strange Flowers: https://www.yesyesbooks.com/product-page/strange-flowersWelcome 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 whi...
2025-05-2330 min
Poet Business InstituteWhat's The State Of The Arts (& How To SURVIVE It)More Micro Mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszXBUytl5U&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWLWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Chuck Salmons, former president of the Ohio Poetry Association. In this episode, we discuss poetry, arts funding, and what poets need to know to help their survive. *Welcome to our poetry channel...
2025-05-2028 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Poet Chuck SalmonsWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Chuck Salmons*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 que...
2025-05-2020 min
Poet Business InstituteThe 10 Reasons Poets Hate Business (And Solutions)If you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: what are the most common fears and negative associations poets and artists have with business--and how to overcome them!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 que...
2025-05-131h 00
Poet Business InstituteHow To Create Significant Poetry--Micro Mic w/ Louise RobertsonMore Micro Mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszXBUytl5U&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWLWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Louise Robertson. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between poetry and significance--how to create art that has the greatest impact...
2025-05-0925 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Poet Louise RobertsonWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Louise Robertson.*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 que...
2025-05-0809 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Explore Pain Through WritingMore Micro Mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszXBUytl5U&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWLWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Zach Hannah. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between poets and pain--how to approach difficult subject matter in a healthy way.*Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a...
2025-05-0314 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Poet Zach HannahWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Zach Hannah*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 que...
2025-05-0310 min
Poet Business InstituteHow Do I Get Published?What does it take to get published in a poetry journal, review, or publication? Let's talk publishing strategy, tips, and considerations to help get your poetry into the world!*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 ben...
2025-05-0237 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy Video Is For ANY Independent ArtistIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: the importance of video! Specifically, how has video helped transform my life to the point where I independently run my own business, and how I apply it to art.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...
2025-04-3046 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy Artists Need To RISK Being UncomfortableMore Micro Mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszXBUytl5U&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWL6VColumbus professor, poet, and performer Su Flatt took a moment with diVERSES to dive into writing and poetry, focusing on the role of discomfort, pain, and the need to diverge from bland, general writing in order to have greater impact. Let's explore together!*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...
2025-04-2713 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO Difference Between Preparing Books & PerformancesFull Talk: https://youtu.be/1YRJ80iIv_cGet a free mp3/podcast/audio version of videos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PMore Micro Mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszXBUytl5U&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWL6VPoetry writers, performers, and mentors Sayuri Ayers and Steve Abbott have had their fair share of experience as both students and instructors of poetry. Join diVERSES as we enter into discussion with both on their experiences as mentors for poets, as well as considerations to have with mentor-mentee relationships and expectations*Welcome to the Micro Mic, a poetry reading...
2025-04-2000 min
Poet Business InstituteEVERYTHING Your Writing Mentor Wants You To KnowMore Micro Mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszXBUytl5U&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWL6VPoetry writers, performers, and mentors Sayuri Ayers and Steve Abbott have had their fair share of experience as both students and instructors of poetry. Join diVERSES as we enter into discussion with both on their experiences as mentors for poets, as well as considerations to have with mentor-mentee relationships and expectations*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...
2025-04-2019 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: Steve Abbott Reads At Micro MicWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Steve Abbott.*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 que...
2025-04-1902 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Poet Sayuri Ayers Poems On InspirationWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Sayuri Ayers.*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 que...
2025-04-1904 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Poet Steve Abbott On Observation And DiscoveryWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Steve Abbott.*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 que...
2025-04-1913 min
Poet Business InstituteFor 2 Weeks I Worked With 2 Poets: What We LearnedGet a free mp3/podcast/audio version of videos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: what are the lessons I've learned from helping two poets work towards a poetry goal over the last two weeksWelcome 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 que...
2025-04-1655 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: Jennifer Hambrick ReadsWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Jennifer HAmbrick as she shares a set of poems on Appalachia.*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 rea...
2025-04-0702 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Jennifer Hambrick Poems On AppalachiaWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Jennifer HAmbrick as she shares a set of poems on Appalachia.*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 rea...
2025-04-0706 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: How Many Chances Do We Get To Make Our Art?See Charlene Fix's full poetry set: https://youtu.be/2hylomR3dn0*Poems are opportunities to explore our understanding of the world around us, including uncomfortable truths about the politics of our country, the relationships with our family, and discoveries about ourselves. Join diVERSES as we enter into discussion with poet Charlene Fix on the political nature of poems and their choice of subject matter and what goes into writing poetry*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...
2025-03-2800 min
Poet Business InstituteHow Poetry Creates CHANGE (But We Must Act FAST!)See Charlene Fix's full poetry set: https://youtu.be/2hylomR3dn0*Poems are opportunities to explore our understanding of the world around us, including uncomfortable truths about the politics of our country, the relationships with our family, and discoveries about ourselves. Join diVERSES as we enter into discussion with poet Charlene Fix on the political nature of poems and their choice of subject matter and what goes into writing poetry*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...
2025-03-2815 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Charlene Fix On Religion, Dementia, & FamilyWatch on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hylomR3dn0Welcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Charlene Fix as she shares a set of poems on the themes of Religion, Dementia, & Family*Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your journey into writing...
2025-03-2717 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Christina Szuch Poems On Luck & FortuneWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Christina Szuch as she shares a set of poems on the theme of luck, chance, and fortune!*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 Dis...
2025-03-1910 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: Who Is In Control Of A Work Of Art?See Nathan's full talk on poetry, collaboration, and control: https://youtu.be/CQ-kzbg2YEUWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion from poet Nathan McDowell as he shares how he has created a collection of poems written entirely in collaboration with another poet over long-distance. What has helped his collaboration become successful over a span of years? What...
2025-03-1802 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic: Nathan Mcdowell On Collaboration In PoetryWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Nathan McDowell as he shares a set of poems written in collaboration with another poet! Hear what collaborative poetry sounds like.*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...
2025-03-1415 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Write Poetry COLLABORATIVELY With Another PoetSee Nathan's collaborative poetry set: https://youtu.be/uszXBUytl5UWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion from poet Nathan McDowell as he shares how he has created a collection of poems written entirely in collaboration with another poet over long-distance. What has helped his collaboration become successful over a span of years? What challenges does collaboration in...
2025-03-1413 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: How To Decide WHO To Write AsFull discussion: https://youtu.be/aZKy-hTlr-oWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion from poet Deborah Strozier on her use of persona poems, including strategies to consider when making the decision to write from our own perspective or to take on the perspective of others in our...
2025-03-0902 min
Poet Business InstituteBetter To Write As Myself Or As Someone Else? Persona PoemsSee Debbie's Micro Mic set: https://youtu.be/_VwTjdNNXoAWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion from poet Deborah Strozier on her use of persona poems, including strategies to consider when making the decision to write from our own perspective or to take on the perspective of others in our poetry.*Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES...
2025-03-0906 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic Poetry Reading: Deborah Strozier On Family, Hong Kong, And MomWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Deborah Strozier!*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 que...
2025-03-0817 min
Poet Business InstituteWhy People Keep Ignoring My Art/Poetry BusinessGet a free mp3/podcast/audio version of videos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PTaken from https://youtube.com/live/utitoX_6ans where we discuss how we find clients with our poetry and art*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 int...
2025-03-0702 min
Poet Business InstituteOn Obsessions In Writing, First Books, & AdoptionWelcome 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, nonfiction, writing, prose, or memoir, as well as the differences between the forms, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion from poet Jessie Scrimager!*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 whi...
2025-03-0611 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic Poetry Reading: Jessie Scrimager On Adoption & GenderWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Jessie Scrimager!*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 que...
2025-03-0614 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO Micro Mic Poetry Reading: Jessie Scrimager Takes On GriefFull set: https://youtu.be/H76Sua84bFUWelcome 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, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this selection from the feature from poet Jessie Scrimager!*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 whi...
2025-03-0603 min
Poet Business InstituteA Poet's Biggest Problem Is ReachIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: what is reach, and why poets need it*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 thi...
2025-03-0545 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Price A Poetry OfferIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: how to decide pricing on your poetry offer*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 thi...
2025-02-251h 06
Poet Business InstituteHow Poets & Artists Can Find ClientsIf you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: how we found clients with our poetry and art*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...
2025-02-2552 min
Poet Business InstituteIn Art, You Connect (Even When You Don't Want To)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, nonfiction, writing, prose, or memoir, as well as the differences between the forms, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion from poet Sandra Feen!*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 whi...
2025-02-2516 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic Poetry Reading: Beat Poet Sandra FeenWelcome 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, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from beat poet Sandra Feen!*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 tip...
2025-02-2515 min
Poet Business InstituteWhat's The Difference Between Prose, Poetry, And MemoirKaren's Micro Mic Poetry Set: https://youtu.be/WwtYsmPhOaEWelcome 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, nonfiction, writing, prose, or memoir, as well as the differences between the forms, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion from poet Karen Scott!*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...
2025-02-2113 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic Poetry Reading: Karen Scott On Dads, Daughters, & MilitaryWelcome 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, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature from poet Karen Scott!*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...
2025-02-2014 min
Poet Business InstituteOpen Studio Poetry Reading: Zee HayesMore Poets Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8H4-gPtk4o&list=PLdlbw-VbM6ba1ree2jIuM1K-Ly_FPYyYvWelcome to the Open Studio, a poetry reading series by diVERSES in Columbus Ohio where a feature takes over our stage to broadcast to their readers, future readers, and the diVERSES audience LIVE!This episode, we have Zee Hayes*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 que...
2025-02-1811 min
Poet Business InstituteOpen Studio Poetry Reading: Nova ThrasherMore Poets Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8H4-gPtk4o&list=PLdlbw-VbM6ba1ree2jIuM1K-Ly_FPYyYvWelcome to the Open Studio, a poetry reading series by diVERSES in Columbus Ohio where a feature takes over our stage to broadcast to their readers, future readers, and the diVERSES audience LIVE!This episode, we have Nova Thrasher *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...
2025-02-1811 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: The Role Of Social Media For ArtistsSee Jordan's reading from the Micro Mic: https://youtu.be/a8H4-gPtk4oWelcome 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. Jordan "Jordidge" Sandidge spends some time with us discussing art and social media, establishing connections, and business.If you are interested in poems, poetry, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!*Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just...
2025-02-1203 min
Poet Business InstituteArt And The NEED For Meaningful ExchangeSee Jordan's reading from the Micro Mic: https://youtu.be/a8H4-gPtk4oWelcome 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. Jordan "Jordidge" Sandidge spends some time with us discussing art and social media, establishing connections, and business.If you are interested in poems, poetry, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!*Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just...
2025-02-1218 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: Micro Mic Poetry Reading Clip: Jordidge & Black Queer LoveWelcome 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. This episode, we have Jordan "Jordidge" Sandidge discussing relationships dynamics, identity, and race.*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...
2025-02-0802 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic Poetry Reading: Jordidge & Black Queer LoveVideo version: https://youtu.be/a8H4-gPtk4oWelcome 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. This episode, we have Jordan "Jordidge" Sandidge discussing relationships dynamics, identity, and race.*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 poe...
2025-02-0813 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: diVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Cierra JacksonIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Cierra Jackson, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES Poetry Retreat in Winter 2025. The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our...
2025-02-0702 min
Poet Business InstitutediVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Cierra JacksonIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Cierra Jackson, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES Poetry Retreat in Winter 2025. The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our...
2025-02-0706 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: diVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Barbara Marie MinneyIf you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Barbara Marie Minney, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES Poetry Retreat in Winter 2025.
The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.
For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for...
2025-02-0702 min
Poet Business InstitutediVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Barbara Marie Minney
If you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Barbara Marie Minney, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES Poetry Retreat in Winter 2025.
The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.
For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for...
2025-02-0608 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: diVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Leslie Battle Sample
If you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Leslie Battle, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES Poetry Retreat in Winter 2025.
The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.
For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our...
2025-02-0600 min
Poet Business InstitutediVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Laron Henderson
If you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Laron Henderson, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES Poetry Retreat in Winter 2025. The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our...
2025-02-0607 min
Poet Business InstitutediVERSES Poetry Retreat Reading: Leslie Battle
If you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing these pieces by Leslie Battle, a fellow of the Columbus diVERSES Poetry Retreat in Winter 2025.
The diVERSES Poetry Retreat, held in Columbus, Ohio, gives poets an opportunity to delve deeper into poetry writing and generation, craft, reading analysis, and workshopping in a small-group community environment, while also interacting with the wider poetry scene in Columbus, Ohio through a celebratory open mic and fellows reading.
For more information about future poetry retreats and poetry events diVERSES holds in Columbus, sign up for our event calendar on our...
2025-02-0608 min
Poet Business InstituteHow To Prepare Your Art For The World
See Mathias's reading from the Micro Mic: https://youtu.be/5IXtz92Dxpc
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.
More religious poems by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/Y30JMTo2Tjk
More poetry by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/HAzc6VsfmCA
If you are interested in poems, poetry, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!
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Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES!
Whether you're a seasoned...
2025-01-3112 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: Micro Mic Sample: Mathias ReadingFull video: https://youtu.be/5IXtz92Dxpc
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.
More religious poems by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/Y30JMTo2Tjk
More poetry by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/HAzc6VsfmCA
If you are interested in poems, poetry, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!
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Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES!
Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or...
2025-01-2802 min
Poet Business InstituteMicro Mic Reading: Mathias & Poems On Anime & Religion
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.
More religious poems by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/Y30JMTo2Tjk
More poetry by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/HAzc6VsfmCA
If you are interested in poems, poetry, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!
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Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES!
Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your journey into writing, this discussion will...
2025-01-2814 min
Poet Business InstituteHow Agreement Hurts Artists
Taken from https://youtube.com/live/fPtmQJXyDII
More poets means less separation. That is, unless we start actively considering what makes not only our own writing unique, but our own views on writing particular to us. The more we can individualize what we stand for with our writing, and what we stand against, the more readers can determine if we are the writer for them, and the stronger the emotional response can be to our work. Let's discuss considerations about goals for our writing--what we use writing to promote, and what we use writing to fight against, in order...
2025-01-2808 min
Poet Business InstituteThe Concept That Will Change Your Approach To Art
Taken from https://youtube.com/live/g3u6L6hcmwI
We are exploring systems that exist in poetry; in this section, we look at a concept from language learning called noticing that can help us identify areas that determine are behavior and approach, as well as what can be different. What are systems you notice in poetry?
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The larger discussion:
Poetry has systems in place that come with set expectations and unspoken guidelines. By realizing what these systems are and how they function, we can not only determine to what degree we want to fall in line and take...
2025-01-1907 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO: What Poets Need To Learn From OTHER Artists
Taken from https://youtube.com/live/g3u6L6hcmwI
If poets are to approach their work from a professional standpoint like artists in other industries, then the thinking around some behaviors needs to change. Let's discuss one aspect poets can immediately learn from other artists.
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The larger discussion:
Poetry has systems in place that come with set expectations and unspoken guidelines. By realizing what these systems are and how they function, we can not only determine to what degree we want to fall in line and take advantage of, but also which areas are prime for disruption. Let’s...
2025-01-1600 min
Poet Business InstituteWhat Poets Need To Learn From OTHER Artists
Taken from https://youtube.com/live/g3u6L6hcmwI
If poets are to approach their work from a professional standpoint like artists in other industries, then the thinking around some behaviors needs to change. Let's discuss one aspect poets can immediately learn from other artists.
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The larger discussion:
Poetry has systems in place that come with set expectations and unspoken guidelines. By realizing what these systems are and how they function, we can not only determine to what degree we want to fall in line and take advantage of, but also which areas are prime for disruption. Let’s...
2025-01-1602 min
Poet Business InstituteVIDEO How To Make ANY Poem Ready For The Stage
See all of our Poet Business Institute Workshops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzjECTtXzQY&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bajbdt5u8jB7amlwt1_a8Dq&index=1&t=1370s
Prefer audio/mp3? Check out our podcast version of videos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P
If you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion on how to reading poems on a microphone, whether for a feature, performance, or open mic
Specifically, in this fourth part of our workshop, we'll be discussing a poem from one of our participants and strategies for how to adapt...
2024-12-0610 minPoet Business InstituteHow To Make ANY Poem Ready For The Stage
See all of our Poet Business Institute Workshops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzjECTtXzQY&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bajbdt5u8jB7amlwt1_a8Dq&index=1&t=1370s
If you are interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this discussion on how to reading poems on a microphone, whether for a feature, performance, or open mic
Specifically, in this first part of our workshop we'll be discussing the role of contrast when giving a poetry reading.
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Welcome to our channel! In this video, we delve into the captivating world of poetry, exploring how asking questions...
2024-12-0610 min