The Poetry Lab Podcast is a short-form podcast designed to help creative writers carve out the time, the courage, and the inspiration they need to keep writing their new sh*t. With easy-to-follow advice, geeky deep-dives into craft techniques, book recommendations, and answers about everything from performance to publishing, The Poetry Lab Podcast is made for self-taught writers eager to learn wherever and whenever they are. Are you ready poet? Let’s get into it.
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#21 Imposter Syndrome: Everybody’s Least Favorite Guest
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Ever found yourself questioning your capabilities, poet? In this episode, Lori invites the imposter in for a chat exploring what Imposter Syndrome is, how it can manifest, and why it might be affecting you. Fun fact: up to 70% of people say they grapple with Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives. Remember, you're not alone! Lori, ever-prac…
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#20 The Ultimate AWP Prep List
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Get ready for the annual Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference with Danielle. In this episode, we’ll master outfit planning, travel tips, and your conference schedule. Whether you want to score great deals at the bookfair or attend inspiring off-sites, we’ve got you covered, friend. You can even engage virtually if you’re not trave…
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#19 Why Poets Love the Moon
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Ever wondered why poets are irresistibly drawn to the moon? In this episode, Jess explores this timeless connection. By delving into poetry’s association with Cancer, and its dance with Venus, Jess reveals the subtle yet undeniable bond that draws poets to lunar inspiration. Listen now to discover once and for all why the moon is your ultimate muse…
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#18 This Sh*t Is Harder Than It Looks
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Just like superheroes, every creative project has its own origin story – this is ours! Join us, the hosts of The Poetry Lab Podcast, in our inaugural roundtable talk. Take an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at our early recording hurdles, our scriptwriting evolution and the grand battle against imposter syndrome. The truth? This sh*t is harder t…
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#17 The 3 Personality Types of Creative Autodidacts
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An autodidact is a self-taught person, someone who takes initiative in learning and acquiring knowledge independently, often outside traditional educational settings—and our community is FULL of them! In this episode, we reveal the 3 most common personality types that come through our doors and how we are equipped to serve them. Listen to find out …
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#16 Tips for Assembling Your First Chapbook of Poems
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What is a chapbook? We’re glad you asked! In this episode, Danielle explains what a chapbook is and what to keep in mind as you set out to create one. From structuring the collection to invigorating your creative process, Danielle will dish on the intricacies and joys of ordering your manuscript, where to find good advice, and what to do if you’re …
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#15 Anthologies: Find Your Favorite Mixed Tape of Poems
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In this episode, Lori helps listeners get in tune with one of poetry’s greatest and most economical resources: the poetry anthology. Learn the five kinds of anthologies Lori loves and the potential drawbacks of each. If you’re looking for a way to explore poetry without over-committing to collections and keeping it light on your pocketbook, the mix…
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#14 Getting Started with Your Mailing List
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Guess what, poet? You need a mailing list! Get your name and work out there because there are readers (and friends and family members) who are genuinely interested in what you’re up to. In this episode, Danielle explains why an email list is valuable and shares some best practices for building and engaging with a mailing list. For inspiration, sign…
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#13 Astrology for Poets: Wislawa Szymborska
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In Episode 13, we accompany Jess on a romp through a Nobel prize-winning poet’s birth chart. Wislawa Szymborska was described as surprisingly not narcissistic (for a poet) and pleasantly pessimistic by people who knew her. Adventure to the stars with us, as we dive deeper into our understanding of planets in astrology and listen to some of Jess’ fa…
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#12 6 Skills You Need to Be a Writer and 3 Skills You Don’t
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We’ve heard it before: to be a good writer you have to have endured some trauma, sprinkled with a dash of isolation, topped with several hardships to draw out the muses. In this episode, Danielle offers a chance for creatives to reconsider what's necessary and what's often misunderstood about living a creative life. She emphasizes that being a writ…
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#11 Bringing Ghosts to Life in Your Writing
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It’s spooky season! Say hello to your new source of inspiration: ghosts! Marilyn explores the use of ghosts in literature, focusing on their versatility and significance in different genres. She teaches you how to create a ghost with intention, regardless of whether they are physical or psychological manifestations, and she reminds you that the spo…
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#10 Always Be Collecting: Word Lists and Word Banks
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In this episode, we explain the poet’s ABCs (Always Be Collecting) as we explore how to use word lists and word banks to activate your creative writing. Word lists are collections of words that inspire and prompt you. They serve as containers for creative ideas and aid in brainstorming, theme development, and revision. Join host Jessica June Cato a…
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#9 How to Organize Your Creative Career
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You have poems in the works, your artistic engines are firing, and you’re ready to take your work to the publication phase — what do you do? In this episode, host Lori Walker explores the importance of organizing your creative career, particularly for poets aiming to publish their work. She emphasizes the value of treating poetry as a profession, o…
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#8 How to Build a Reading List (And Study Like a Grad Student)
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Do you ever struggle with deciding what to read? Do you ever feel like there are too many books you haven’t read yet and you just don’t know where to begin? In this episode of The Poetry Lab podcast, Danielle breaks down a simple, but well-rounded strategy for creating a reading list for yourself just like you’d find in a graduate-level creative wr…
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#7 The Importance of Mercury for Poets
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In episode 7 we dip our poetic toes into Astrology for Poets and discuss the importance of Mercury. We cover Mercury and its lore, the signs it rules, and why leaning into Mercury's strengths can help our craft. Mercury is the mind, language and the way we communicate. Mercury is how we get from the thought to the page. Mercury is also how we get f…
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#6 Creating Community Through Social Media
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In the latest episode of The Poetry Lab Podcast, Lori delves into the art of cultivating a poetic community on social media. Drawing from her own experience, she discusses the joy and challenges of connecting online for writers who lack similar connections in real life. She then dives into her tips for building a digital haven by sleuthing and foll…
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#5 The Anatomy of a Writing Prompt
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In a world where anything can be used as a writing prompt, how do we pick one that will get us writing? In this episode, we’ll go full Goldilocks: what we like, what we don’t like, and what’s just right about writing prompts. Then we’ll dig into the anatomy of a really great prompt. Helping us turn our classrooms into laboratories where we can expl…
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#4 Building Your Poetic Confidence
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Let’s become more confident poets. In this episode, Marilyn shares insights to inspire open-mindedness and creativity. From embracing unique experiences to handling rejection, she covers strategies for building poetic confidence. Dive into crafting, reading, and celebrating poetry, while always staying true to your own voice. The Poetry Lab Podcast…
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#3 Dependable Little Bricks: Understanding Prose Poems
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The prose poem offers a wide canvas for experimentation, attracting innovative voices in contemporary poetry. In this episode, we cover the rebellious roots of the form and how it stepped into the current moment. Join Danielle as she geeks out on her favorite form, discussing the challenges and opportunities presented to us when we focus on the sen…
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#2 Be the Poet You Want to See in the World
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Allow us to reintroduce ourselves! In this episode, Danielle shares the origin of The Poetry Lab and our mission to create a space for writers to learn, collaborate, and grow. This story is about the power of resilience, love, and trust. Listen until the end to hear Danielle’s tips for starting a community project of your own and some important wor…
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#1 Five Practices to Ignite Your Creativity
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The writing life is not always easy when you’re doing it on your own. Creatives need to give themselves permission to embrace a mindset of abundance and art-making. In this episode, Danielle explores five practices to ignite your creativity. From journaling to walking, these five practices can give you the jumpstart you need for your journey. The P…
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