Reading poems to the public can be nerve-wracking. Prepare and focus in order to increase the power of the performance and overcome anxiety.

Apr 27, 2009 - Catherine Owen

From Homer to Saul Williams, poets have sought to engage the "common" people, and to give them voice.

Aug 3, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

To read poetry in public effectively, you need to practice the basics of speech and drama.

Apr 26, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

Speaking your art in public can be scary. But good psychological preparation and effective organisation can turn butterflies into power.

Mar 14, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

The type of poetry you write-sonnets or hip-hop--will help you decide where you want to perform. The key is respecting your material and your audience.

Mar 12, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

While many poets claim to write for the page and publication, others have the urge to get up on that stage and perform their poetry.

Apr 20, 2010 - Terrie Leigh Relf

Do you have something to say to someone in particular? Great poets from Pindar to Keats conveyed their inspiration in the ode form.

Jul 6, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

Despite noises to the contrary, poetry is doing just fine in the 21st century, and by all lights, it should continue to do well into the far distance future.

Dec 19, 2007 - Linda Sue Grimes

Research on teaching poetry reveals methods both to encourage more reading and writing of poetry and to increase students' abilities to analyze poetry well.

Dec 21, 2009 - Vickie Christensen

Ideas to introduce students to poetry via riddle and humorous poetry. Poetry can be fun and engaging.

Mar 19, 2007 - Debbie DeSpirt

Creating and performing group poetry helps students be more creative with language and leads to a better understanding of poetry.

Feb 19, 2010 - Anna Reitman

When giving a poetry reading or reading poetry out loud, there are a few important guidelines to remember.

May 7, 2009 - Sarah Scott

Most gifted children possess special abilities for the abstract thinking required to understand poetry.

Oct 18, 2008 - Leslie C. Halpern

Reggae and Rastafari have provided the spiritual and political impetus of Dub Poetry.

Apr 10, 2010 - Mary Desaulniers

New Zealand-based Teresia Teaiwa's first CD, I Can See Fiji (Wellington: A Fiery Canoe Production, 2008), provides fresh insights to issues of identity and environment.

Aug 16, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

A primer for anyone preparing to teach or simply read a work considered to be an Epic Poem.

Sep 14, 2010 - Patrick Stephens

New writers hope to earn money but often find literary journals will only pay in contributor's copies. Here are some magazines that pay out in real dollars and cents.

Aug 31, 2009 - Vicki F. Chavis

Poetry is a difficult market to earn from. However, there are certain things poets can to to get paid for their poetry.

Jun 8, 2010 - Debarshi Kanjilal

A selection of some of the most romantic love poems that are ideal for use during a marriage ceremony.

Nov 12, 2010 - Linda Smallwood

Are war, recession and climate change more likely to nurture left- or right-wing writers and spoken word artists?

Jan 24, 2009 - Brenda Ann Burke