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Don’t Get Desperate
I logged into Instagram today and received a message that spoke to my heart. In the video, the sister spoke about not becoming desperate. In context, she was referring to the desperation we sometimes feel to fill a void in a quiet season. Not her exact words, but that’s the gist. I’ve been quiet on… Continue reading
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AI is Watering Down Your Voice
It’s been a minute since I’ve talked about publishing on this blog. Mostly, I was just tired of giving advice. Still am. Most of the work is doing the thing. Failing at it. Succeeding at it, and failing again until you find your groove. Buttttt… our latest viral sensations have brought me out of hiding.… Continue reading
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Flaava In Ya Ear
Greetings Again, Esteemed Poets! In case you aren’t following us on social, we have another amazing gift for our poets. In addition to the $150 cash prize and poetry business coaching, we are honored to announce that we’ve secured another sponsorship for our first-place winner. The prized package also now includes an interview on FIYE… Continue reading
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Brown Sugar
When I think about poetry, there is one movie that comes to mind. It is my favorite rom-com of all time. Wait. The Best Man is my other all-time favorite. And The Wood. Okay, so I have a lot of favorites, but this one is specific to poetry. Let’s stay focused. Released in 2002 and… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest Judges: Estefania Lugo
Greetings, Esteemed Poets! This week, we’ve been rolling out some of the amazing poets who are helping with this year’s contest. Up next is Estefania Lugo. Estefanía Lugo is a brilliant bilingual creative strategist with a sharp eye for the written word. She delights in exploring authors’ imaginations and celebrating the richness of their voices.… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest Judges: BrinwiththePen
Greetings, Esteemed Poets! This week, we are rolling out some of the amazing poets who are helping with this year’s contest. Up next is BrinwiththePen. Love-centered poet Brinwiththepen inspires safety and inclusion through her poetry and the workshops she facilitates. Brin joined Atlanta’s poetry community in 2021 and pours into the intentional time and space… Continue reading
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