Write with us at the Substation: www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstationWondering how to start a poem, even if you are a beginner? Welcome to the Poet Business Institute workshop, Bait The Hook. It's a poem editing workshop dedicated entirely to the very first stanza of a poem. In this first clip from the workshop, poets talk about what key considerations are needed in the first stanza, including how to let the reader know the poem is for them, how to pique and maintain the reader's interest, and how begin the process of worldbuilding for the experience to follow.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 #artsANDoffers #diverse

This is the Creative Companionship Book Club's fourth dive into Zag by Marty NeumeierPart 1: https://youtu.be/t2gTuUvbdCoPart 2: https://youtu.be/8NNlJS3aeeAPart 3: https://youtu.be/Y2u1a_XkwqUPart 4: https://youtu.be/R7Xghz0gj0gZag, while originally focused on brands, design, and business, has principles that apply to poetry that can lead poets to living on art. In this edition of the Creative Companionship book club, which looks at business books for lessons to apply to art, we continue our dive into Zag by Marty Neumeier to discuss the needs to separate our poetry business and live on art.Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWrite with us at the Substation: www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstationWelcome 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 #artsANDoffers #diverse

Write with us at the Substation! www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstationThis is the full Arts & Offers video podcast series on trends and how to leverage what is happening culturally, internationally, technologically, and locally to create a poetry business that is able to better serve others.We break down how you can leverage trends to create poetry offers that people want to be involved with. Having clear positions on health, Ai, work flexibility, and social media can be the separator that turns people to what you create.Let me know in the comments below about other trends you've noticed! Welcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. 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 #artsANDoffers #diverses

If you are thinking of how to start a poetry Youtube channel and interested in poems, poetry, or spoken word, this is the resource for you!diVERSES poetry has held several information sessions on Youtube; here is the latest with the Arts & Offers video podcast. We took the most common questions poets had about starting a poetry Youtube channel, and discussed them in detail with examples from channels that are already monetized and getting seen a million times a month. We talk about getting views, thumbnails, time, ways to grow faster, metrics--everything you want to consider before starting your own poetry Youtube channel!More on starting poetry Youtube channels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9MDomWhNCs&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZWFKumdh9Tkyt2_IPwX1d3#poetry #poem #diversesDiverses is dedicated to promoting poetry from multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and under-represented writers.

Part 1: https://youtu.be/t2gTuUvbdCo Marty Neumeier's ZagPart 2: https://youtu.be/8NNlJS3aeeAZag, while originally focused on brands, design, and business, has principles that apply to poetry that can lead poets to living on art. In this edition of the Creative Companionship book club, which looks at business books for lessons to apply to art, we continue our dive into Zag by Marty Neumeier to discuss the needs to separate our poetry business and live on art.Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWrite with us at the Substation: www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstationWelcome 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 #artsANDoffers #diverseDiverses is dedicated to promoting poetry from multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and under-represented writers.

Part 1 of our episode (how to AVOID social media for poetry): https://youtu.be/-Bzl5QbpmLgHow can poets use social media to find real readers for their poetry — without chasing likes or trends? In this video, we explain practical and thoughtful ways to use social media to connect with people who genuinely care about poetry.Instead of focusing on numbers, this video explores how poets can:• Use social platforms to build meaningful literary connections• Attract readers who actually read poems and are interested in our art• Share poetry online with intention and clarity• Turn social media into a tool, not a distractionThis video is for poets who want to grow their readership, get their work read, and engage in a poetry community without burning out.Whether you write page poetry, spoken word, or hybrid work, these methods can help you find your audience and develop a sustainable poetry practice.👇 Join the conversationWhat has helped you find readers for your poetry? Leave a comment below.*Welcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. 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 #artsANDoffers #diverses

Part 2 of our episode (how to use social media for poetry): https://youtu.be/iwhWA2qPAcM Are you a poet who hates social media but still wants to grow your poetry audience, get published, and build a real platform without endless scrolling, worrying about algorithms, and social media burnout? Here are practical strategies to expand your poetry reach without feeling stuck on social media, plus creative alternatives that actually work.🔎 What you’ll learn in this video:• How to build an audience without daily posting• Tips for getting your poems in front of readers who actually care• Strategies poets can use instead of social media• Writing, publishing, and networking methods for introverted creativesWhether you’re a spoken word artist, book author, or emerging poet, these ideas will help you grow your poetry career authentically — even if you hate the socials!*Welcome to Arts & Offers, the video podcast dedicated to the intersection between art, poetry, and business. 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 #artsANDoffers #diverses

Part 1: https://youtu.be/t2gTuUvbdCo

Marty Neumeier's Zag, while originally focused on brands, design, and business, has principles that apply to poetry that can lead poets to living on art. In this edition of the Creative Companionship book club, which looks at business books for lessons to apply to art, we start Zag by Marty Neumeier to discuss the need to understand competition, radical differentiation, and the dangers of following traditional paths.Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWrite with us at the Substation: www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstationWelcome 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 #artsANDoffers #diverse