Poetry & Writing Resources

How I Self-Published my First Poetry Book + A Free Resource for You

There are any number of ways to share your work with the world, perhaps my journey can inspire you.

Sep 5 •

Jody L. Collins

A Sonnet/Story, Curated Poetry Lists & New Poem

K.C. Ireton's 'A Yellow Wood,' 'Below the Brightness,' poetry by Steven Searcy and a Substackaversary

Jul 25 •

Jody L. Collins

10 Female Faith Poets-A Short List with Many Titles

Making Friends with Poetry? Start Here.

Jun 21 •

Jody L. Collins

Poetry List for Kids (and those who love them)

Including collections from MoMA. Caroline Kennedy A.A. Milne and more

May 29 •

Jody L. Collins

Why Copying Poems Helps Your Brain Remember

Poet Scribe Week 3--poems for Eastertide and Springtime

Apr 1 •

Jody L. Collins

How Writing out Poems is Good for Your Brain

PoetScribe Week 2, a free download and an invitation

Mar 21 •

Jody L. Collins

How to Write a Poem and the Gift of Where to Begin

How poems beget poetry, eleventy hundred meanings of a word and why English is a poor substitute for language

Mar 14 •

Jody L. Collins

Show and Tell: Five Poetry Books for the Season-Advent Through Epiphany

((and one of them is mine ))

Nov 29, 2023 •

Jody L. Collins

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