Members Group
Explore the path to publication with likeminded poets in The Poets Circle.
Connect. Get advice. Stay motivated.
Led by Radha Marcum, The Poets Circle is a monthly gathering of poets working on a variety of projects—from building a portfolio of journal publications to assembling collections. For a small monthly fee, you can join this members-only group to discuss your process and the nuts and bolts of writing and publishing (see topics below), share challenges and wins, learn about tools available to poets, and exchange helpful approaches and ideas.
Open to poets of all levels.
Lunch & Learns (60 min): 12-1pm Mountain [11am-12pm PT, 1-2 CT, 2-3 ET], Zoom: Jan 17, Feb 14, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4
Community Forums (90 mins): 6:00-7:30pm Mountain [5-6:30pm PT, 7-8:30 CT, 8-9:30pm ET], Zoom: Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 11
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The Poets Circle Community Forums
Get smart about the path to publication. What can you do to make submissions stand out? What are poetry publishers looking for? Where should you focus your efforts? Are contests really worth submitting to? Radha will share practical publishing advice from over 20 years in publishing, plus get your questions answered.
Lunch & Learns: How to Publish Poetry
Submission Strategies | January
Strategies that can increase your acceptance rate this year.
Publishing Trends | March
2024 literary journal and poetry book publishing trends.
Finding Publishers | May
Identifying publishers for your work, not just any work.
Mentors | July
What to look for in a poetry mentor.
Networking for Poets | September
How to build a network as a poet (in ways that don’t feel ick.)
Author Platforms | November
What is a “platform”—and do poets need one?
Forum Topics
Get practical tips, plus bring your questions and insights on these topics.
Obsessions | February
How obsessions help generate & develop a body of work.
Conferences | April
What to look for in a summer writing conference.
Project Book—or Not? | June
Writing project books vs. writing without a goal.
Workshops & Peers | August
How to find/keep groups + tips to navigate feedback.
Publishing Options | October
The pros/cons of traditional, hybrid, and independent publishing.
Members Showcase | December
Celebrating the work we produced or published in 2024.