Welcome to the book launch for Meditations For The Independent Poet: Essays On The Business ArtPoems do not just give to the poet, but to others. However, many poets do not fully consider the implications of how poems impact the larger community. In fact, the tasks related to further that impact--the promotion, the consideration of audience, the marketing--are often pushed to the side in favor of more writing. Without focusing on how poems impact larger communities, it becomes more challenging to craft a creatively and financially independent life around poetry.*This year, it has never been easier for poets to live on their art. However, that is not to say there are no obstacles. Meditations For The Independent Poet by Geoff Anderson is a collection of mini-essays on the topic of poetry, art, and business, with riffs on excerpts from Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. It provides examples of strategies used to make poetry into not only a solution for others' problems, but also a way to achieve personal growth. The poetry essays tackle the mindset, realistic optimism, and challenges that come with achieving creative and financial independence.More information about Meditations For The Independent Poet is available at www.diversespoetry.com/meditations

Full talk: https://youtube.com/live/6HmRJioN4fYAjanae 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, publishing poetry, publishing poems, self-publishing poems, or self-publishing poetry books and collections, this diVERSES Live poetry episode is for you!Ajanae Dawkins is an interdisciplinary poet, theologian, performer, and educator. She has been published in The Rumpus, Frontier Poetry, The Offing, and Tinderbox Poetry Journal. Ajanae, with an MFA from Randolpha, is currently a co-host of the VS Podcast and the Theology Editor for the EcoTheo Review. #poetry #poems #diverses

If you are interested in starting a creative business, our podcast, Arts & Offers, is for you! Today's topic: it becomes tempting to think about our poetry as a way to reach everyone, but such an approach actually ends up with fewer, weaker connections. Instead, the more we can identify the specific people who benefit the most from our work, the more we can consider them in every aspect of our creation, and the better we can connect with them. Let's discuss audience, finding the right person, and obsessing over 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 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