As poets, we pour our hearts and souls into our work, but sometimes things don't go as planned. Dealing with disappointment can be difficult, but it's important to remember that failure is a normal and necessary part of the creative process. In this article, we offer tips on how to handle disappointment when things don't go as expected and how to keep writing and experimenting with new ideas.
Read MoreIn this article written by our EIC, we delve into the struggles of running an independent press and the frustrations of capitalism. We also explore the importance of supporting small businesses and creative projects that align with our values. Read on for a hopeful look at the future and a call to prioritize people and the planet over profit.
Read MoreExperience the power of poetry with Ocean Vuong's Night Sky with Exit Wounds. This collection explores themes of identity, loss, and the human experience through evocative and immersive language. Vuong tackles difficult subjects with sensitivity and honesty, finding moments of beauty and hope even in the darkest of circumstances. With its blend of personal and political themes, innovative use of form and structure, and vivid and immersive language, Night Sky with Exit Wounds is a must-read for anyone looking for a deeply moving and thought-provoking collection of poetry.
Read MoreIs writer's block real? In this blog article, we explore the idea that writer's block may not be a real phenomenon, but rather a product of the pressure to constantly be productive in our society. We discuss the natural ups and downs of the creative process and offer tips for overcoming difficulties and finding motivation.
Read MoreA powerful and relatable exploration of the struggles of writer's block by Gayatri Medhi. Follow the journey of a writer struggling to find their voice and overcome the obstacles of writer's block. Through poignant observations and intimate reflections, Medhi delves into the complexities of the writing process and the importance of staying true to one's own voice.
Read MoreMaya Angelou was a renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist whose work has inspired generations of readers around the world. Angelou's poetry is known for its powerful themes, evocative language, and strong social commentary.
Read MorePoetry has a long history of being used as a tool for social commentary. Poets have always used their craft to shed light on social issues and injustices, using their words to inspire change and provoke thought. From ancient Greek tragedies to modern protest poetry, poetry has been a powerful medium for speaking out about the issues that matter most to us.
Read MorePoetry has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, and it continues to be a vital and vibrant art form today. Poetry has the power to convey deep emotions and ideas in a way that is both artistic and accessible. It can be used for many purposes, including self-expression, storytelling, and social commentary.
Read MoreTime Wears Boots & other poems by Shay Rose is a collection of poetry that centres around a single narrator, who reflects on (her) life and yearns for more. This is a story about the emotional swings experienced when she realizes that in order to pursue everything she wants to in her life, change needs to occur.
Read MoreJOHN JAMES (alias F.J. Page), is a Warwickshire-born musician, poet, playwright and author. He has always had a vast interest in literature, vintage aesthetics, jazz music and many other bizarre and eccentric things. While he may spend his time teaching and music making, he also finds many moments to sit down and put pen to paper. As well as writing poetry, he has also written radio drama scripts, and novellas of different genres; but mainly focusing on crime thrillers or espionage fuelled plots, as well as the odd journal entry on various topics. He is very excited to have a collection of his work published by such a wonderful company.
Read MoreInspired by an article on Fawn Press’s blog about the health and transparency of the publishing community, we decided to write our own version of that, as we often get asked why we don’t pay our anthology contributors. We are committed to being open and honest with our community members and to building lasting relationships with them that way.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the written word has power. After all, the ability to communicate through writing is one of the things that sets humans apart from other animals. But did you know that writing can also have a profound impact on your mental and physical health?
Read MoreEmma Williamson is a fiction writer and poet from Toronto. Her short fiction has been published by Dark Moon Digest and Toasted Cheese Literary Journal, and her poetry has appeared in several anthologies. She has received various writing prizes, including being selected as a finalist for Canada’s prestigious 2020 Alice Munro Short Story Prize.
Read MoreBeauty doesn’t always come from peace. My favourite poems are written by people who intimately knew pain. In my own work, I find the same thing; my most relatable poems are born from pain. While poets like Sylvia Path spoke of their mental anguish, I had a unique take on pain poetry. I have spent the last several years writing about Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Gastroparesis, and more.
Read MoreAll poetry is good if you like it. People laugh at Rupi Kaur and say her poems are no good, and yet they are read by many people, and she makes her money out of poetry. The people who often sneer at her are literary professionals and academics who make money out of teaching because only their friends and pupils ever get to read their work. Kaur’s work is not my thing at all, but at least she is a true poet who lives by her words. Just like the many typewriter poets in the US and elsewhere, as well as poetry on Instagram, the work is read by ordinary people, not just students of poetry in educational institutions or posh poetry magazines. I want all sorts of people to read and enjoy my work if possible.
Read MoreFor those of you that have been living under a rock for the past couple of years, Pinterest is a visual discovery engine for finding ideas like recipes, home and style inspiration, and more. Everyone and their mother has a Pinterest account nowadays. In this article, we show you how you can use Pinterest to gain more traction for your poetry work.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a collection of poems that allows your heart to indulge in the glistening simplicities around you, The Colour Of Hope does so through an original and gorgeous method. Collated as poems that are specifically written for friends of hers, Jen Feroze cleverly includes personalised imagery to spark joy for both the recipient and the reader. Written during the pandemic, it guaranteed to ignite lost hope, whilst providing scintillating reminders of the beautiful world around us. Despite us moving on from lockdowns and isolations, Feroze has designed the collection in such a way that it can be adored in any era.
Read MoreAbout 10 years ago I came down with a highly contagious infection that what we in the UK call 'Mumps'. I had been vaccinated against it as a child so my case was rare; I was asked to send a saliva sample in the post so the NHS could track the number of diagnoses. Suffice to say, waking up in the middle of the night to a feeling much akin to having been punched in the side of the head and - upon looking in the mirror - seeing that your face is three times its normal size does not spark joy.
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