Sarah Kay: Stage to page
Spoken word poet Sarah Kay discusses writing, listening and the freedom to give poetry a try. Read More “Sarah Kay: Stage to page”
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Andre Dubus III: Cave art
Andre Dubus III gets primitive with a routine of dreams, poetry and pencils. Read More “Andre Dubus III: Cave art”
Cracking open truth: Seniors and poetry
A group gathers to explore the landscape of aging, imagination and technique in poetry. Read More “Cracking open truth: Seniors and poetry”
Collaborating with language
Poet Dana Gioia explains his approach to making work stronger and richer. Read More “Collaborating with language”
A Capitol Poet
Poet Richard Blanco shared the stage with President Barack Obama on inauguration day. He’s hoping poetry will find its way from the Capitol steps back into daily life. Read More “A Capitol Poet”
Finding another language
When a poet stumbles with his own voice, he summons the voices of others. Read More “Finding another language”
Advice from Edgar Allan Poe’s crypt
Edgar Allan Poe speaks to writers about preplanning your work, knowing the ending, concentrating on a single effect, and showing discipline and character Read More “Advice from Edgar Allan Poe’s crypt”