Putting your poems out into the world can feel scary, cathartic, and everything in between. Kallie, the founder of TellTell Poetry and I explore all things writing and publishing poetry in this episode of Written in the Wild.

Meet Kallie Falandays

Today I’m joined by Kallie Falandays, a writer and the founder of Tell Tell Poetry and Tell Tell Copywriting. In her own words, “she believes in magic.”

Kallie also received her MFA from Wichita State University. She is the author of Dovetail Down the House (Burnside Review), The Cricket and the Very Old Very Little Lady (Tell Tell Poetry), and All the Water All the Waves (Dancing Girl Press). You can find her published works on her website here.

About This Episode

We Talk About:

* The process of writing poetry and blending it with learning craft and skill

* The cathartic and therapeutic process of poetry

* Being a poet and a business owner in the world of poetry

* Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing

* Practical ways to get started if you have a collection of poems you’d like to publish

One Thing to Take with You:

Publishing and writing poetry is a very personal process. There’s no single route or right way to share the words you choose to write. This episode is here to help you feel empowered to discover and walk your own unique path.

Connect with Kallie Falandays:

* Websites: www.telltellpoetry.com / www.telltellcopywriting.com / https://kalliefalandays.com/

* Where to submit: https://www.telltellpoetry.com/42-university-lit-mags-journals-why-to-submit/

https://www.telltellpoetry.com/tell-tell-poetrys-where-to-submit-poetry-december-2025-january-2026-and-february-2026/

* Courses: https://www.telltellpoetry.com/resource-index/

* Free publishing guide: https://www.telltellpoetry.com/resources/self-publishing-guide/

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