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ASPS Poets Feedback Service
The ASPS Board is pleased to announce the Poetry Feedback Service, exclusively for ASPS members. The pilot program will provide ASPS members the opportunity to submit up to two poems this year for feedback from an experienced, published poet.
What Poets Are Saying About the Feedback Service
Bonnie Wehle, my assigned critique ‘mentor’, quickly understood the intent of the poem and zeroed in on improvements to the diction and the ‘tempo/music’ of the poem. It was clear she had taken the time to read the poem very carefully. Her feedback has helped me recognize problematic patterns that tend to recur in some of my writing. Bonnie’s poetry skills were evident throughout the process and her tone was consistently positive. Ultimately, the result was a much improved piece of writing. I heartily recommend the Critique Service. The one-on-one attention to one’s work can be invaluable!
~~ Frank Carruth
We all know that editing and revising a poem can be a ruthless task. You have to strike out words you labored to put on the page. I find an editor to be a friend who helps me see that my "baby" has soiled diapers that need to be changed. They have to go--the diapers, not the baby. Editing saves me the embarrassment of showing an imperfect or unfinished poem. It gives me the chance to present my "baby" in a first-rate way. I appreciate our editors' approach in telling us the strong points of our work and that which needs help or deletion.
Thank you for your work on this program. I hope that many of ASPS poets will use and appreciate it.
I greatly appreciate the feedback I received from the editors in the Poetry Feedback Service. They were both quick and welcoming with their responses, and this is exactly what I needed to grow as a poet.
Christy White gave me feedback on one of my children's poems, bringing to my attention the age range of my readers and examining the words used to see if they fit in with today's lingo. This was a poem I had written several years ago, so this point was extremely important. She also helped with clarifying the dialogue so it is clear who is speaking. She offered to look at the revised version too. I'm now going to run this by my grandkids to see if I hit the right points!
Katie Zale critiqued one of my memoir poems and helped clarify the focus of the poem on the same goal throughout. She gave me an example of how another poet approached a similar issue and also literary devices that can be considered, both valuable learning tools. She addressed each struggle I had asked for advice with. She helped me with both the title and ending of the poem to make things clear. She was extremely patient with me as she taught me how to use google docs too!
I appreciate the time and dedication ASPS has to helping their fellow poets learn and grow in our craft. Thank you all for what you do!
Bonnie Wehle gave me some excellent suggestions and was very helpful! I took every suggestion seriously and made the most of them, and in all cases, adjusted something based on her comments. I am convinced that the poem is very improved. The turnaround was amazingly fast also, I believe within 24 hours.
I hope everyone who has participated has had such a positive experience, and ASPS will keep this program going. Thank you, and my thanks to Bonnie!
Member Poetry Readings
Janet Rives - Through the Sandhills
Gene Twaronite - The Container Store
Gene Twaronite - How to Eat Breakfast
Gene Twaronite - What the Gargoyle Sees
Gene Twaronite - The Glad Sounds of Eating
Stuart Watkins- Cowboy Sitting By His Campfire
Alan Perry - Whispers
Resources
RockPaperPoem!
Publishes today’s finest poetry from established, emerging and new poets writing in English.
Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity
Looking to get published? This is a great blog to find contests for poetry and other genres.
National Federation of State Poetry Societies‘
A great place to learn about other state poetry societies, contests, and conferences.
Autumn Voices
Out of the UK, has competitions and accepts poetry and other writing from older writers.
Submishmash Weekly
Newsletter with humor, contests for writers of all genres, art opportunities and interesting reads.
https://submittable.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=29faa4e2bc171e46123a4867e&id=3cc7ac8d8a
A Room of Her Own Foundation
A sponsor of some interesting writing projects and contests.
UA Poetry Center
Events through most of the year, except for summer breaks.
Read poetry
An online community of poets that celebrate poetry from around the world. They highlight and feature new and not so new poets, hold events and blog about everything poetry.
Virginia G. Piper Center for Writing
Sponsors classes, workshops, readings and more.
Poetry Foundation
Online workshops and discussions all month long. They also provide a place to listen to poetry read along with interviews and conversations about poetry.
The Writer’s Center
Based in the DC Metro Area and holds workshops, readings, talks, and good conversation.
Online Workshops
University courses from California to Pennsylvania are being offered and are for all levels of poets.
The New Yorker Magazine
Podcasts with their poetry editor, Paul Muldoon. Featured are conversations with poets about their work, and poetry readings.
https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/poetry
Poets and Muses
Weekly podcast that chats with poets about their inspirations.
Central Phoenix Writer’s Workshop
A writer’s critique group.
http://www.meetup.com/CentralPhoenixWritingWorkshop/
Phoenix Poetry Events Facebook Page
There are open mics, contests, slams, readings, and much more.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/phoenixpoetryslam/
Wilkes University
Low residency MA/MFA creative writing program. Focus is on producing working writers.
Phoenix College
Creative writing program and offers AA and AAFA degrees.
http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/
Tupelo Press
Supports poets and poetry events.
http://tupelopress.wordpress.com
Phoenix Center for the Arts
Great place to try out or teach a workshop on a new art form.
http://phoenixcenterforthearts.org/
Poetry Out Loud
Fosters the next gen poets and literati.
http://www.azarts.gov/arts-learning/poetry-out-loud/
Poets & Writers Magazine
Info about writing, interviews, contests, workshops and more.
Independent Bookstores in Arizona
Support and buy locally.
https://www.newpages.com/independent-bookstores/arizona-bookstores
POG: Poetry in Action
Collective of poets, literary critics, and practitioners of other art forms.
Authors Publish
Will email lists of publishers seeking submissions.
Call for Submissions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/156020074604805
Creative Writers’ Opportunities (CRWROPPS)
A page for posts of interest to writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
creativewritersopps.blogspot.com
Duotrope
Established resource for writers and artists, helping you find publishers or literary agents.
Poets & Writers
Publish and promotes your writings.
Submittable Discover
Free marketplace for thousands of opportunities, creative calls, grants, fellowships, scholarships, residencies, contests, and more.
Trish Hopkinson: A Selfish Poet
Posting poetry related information around how to write, publish, or participate in the larger poetry community
Winning Writers Newsletter
Offering contests, resources and critiques.
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