If you want to live on poetry or art, you'll want to start a poetry or art business. Yet to make a business takes not only understanding the needs of the people you will serve, but understanding more about each individual: what they are afraid of, why they are seeking help, what their mindset is. One tool to help consider this information is a avatar or persona; here are 10 tips for getting a better idea of the very ideal person you create your art forEpisode 1 of the Semester from the Poet Business Institute: https://youtu.be/aq8WM0VbKq4Welcome to the Spring Semester from the Poet Business Institute! Over a 12-week module, poet Geoff Anderson is walking poets through steps to begin thinking about making poetry into a side business, a full time operation, or even a poetry career. We'll discuss creating a poetry product/service/offer, identifying what passions we have and what needs they serve, as well as strategies to reach people and have the impact we seek on the world. Keep up with the Spring Semester here on the channel! Get a free audio/mp3/podcast version at https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5PWrite with us at the Substation! www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstation#poetry #poem #diversesDiverses is dedicated to promoting poetry from multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and under-represented writers.

See last episode on Chris Do's Unbland Yourself: https://youtu.be/-QyWaFiQA74Write with us at the Substation: www.diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstationChris Do's Unbland Yourself, a guide to create personal brands from the Futur, just came out, and this is the Creative Companionship Book Club's next dive into the workbook to help guide poets in creating personal brands!Unbland Yourself, applied to poets, can help give deeper considerations into the work we create and the impact we seek on others, especially if we want to create a business around our poetry. We specifically take a look at the concepts and exercises presented in the bookWelcome 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

In this episode of the Micro Mic, poet Matthew Pitts shares poetry related to following and eventually leaving the Jehovah's Witness faithWelcome to the Micro Mic, a poetry reading series by diVERSES in Columbus Ohio where we feature a poet for our intimate studio, following their performance with a discussion around their work and poetry. More religious poems by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/5IXtz92DxpcMore poetry by Matthew Pitts: https://youtu.be/HAzc6VsfmCAIf you are interested in poems, poetry, religious poems, poetry about religion, or spoken word, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!*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 poetry is currently based in Columbus, OhiodiVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence#poems #diverses #poetry