Literature

Kelley Writers House Webcasts Kelley Writers House Webcasts- Live webcasts of poetry readings and other literary happenings at the University of Pennsylvania. Webcasts can be viewed using RealPlayer. Artscape Artscape- Annual arts festival in Baltimore, Maryland, featuring literary readings, poetry performances, and literary arts workshops. Skagit River Poetry Festival Skagit River Poetry Festival- Biennial poetry festival in La Conner Washington. The May 2000 festival featured Coleman Barks, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Jane Hirshfield, Kurtis Lamkin, … Poetix Poetix- A monthly poetry reading series in Southern California. Events are held at Home Los Feliz in Los Angeles. Past and upcoming featured poets include M.L. Liebler, Jason Carn… National Association for Poetry Therapy National Association for Poetry Therapy- Members of this organization represent a wide range of expertise and training in both mental and physical health disciplines. Advocates us… The Arthouse Underground The Arthouse Underground- Underground writing, madcap psychedelic art, electro-industrial music, Nietzschean dark humor, Bob Dylan becomes a borg and redefines cyberpunk. Poetry a… Electronic Poetry Center at SUNY Buffalo Electronic Poetry Center at SUNY Buffalo- Real video archives of poetry readings by Robert Creeley, Bruce Andrews, Edwin Torres, and others. Also featured is an index of "kinetic"… Nuyorican Poets Cafe Nuyorican Poets Cafe- This multi-cultural community is dedicated to artistic empowerment and creative diversity. The organization is celebrating over 25 years of spoken word, thea… Favorite Poem Project Favorite Poem Project- Started by former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, the Favorite Poem Project allows people to submit their favorite poems along with a personal story about… Museum of American Poetics Museum of American Poetics- The Museum of American Poetics presents multimedia poetry exhibits, information on lectures, the "Best Minds Reading Series", and the "Floating Muse Bo… PoetsWest PoetsWest- Information on poets and poetry in the Pacific Northwest. Calendar of regular poetry venues and special events, submission guidelines, "who's who" in Northwest poetry, … Poetry Center at Smith College Poetry Center at Smith College- Features poems by poets from around the world; a schedule of upcoming poetry readings at the college; and poets' biographical information. Wired On Words Wired On Words- Virtual poetry performances. A compilation of poetry and music, spoken word, and "language" poetry. Pif Magazine Pif Magazine- One of the best-known ezines for poetry and fiction. Includes interviews with writers, "interactive" poetry. Spoken Words Spoken Words- Listing of spoken word events in Houston and Austin, Texas. Front page includes a poem from the featured poet of the week, links to sites on poetry festivals. Kota Press Kota Press- A small press that offers a quarterly online poetry journal, and provides support to writers-particularly those who have used their writing as a way to process grief a… e-poets network e-poets network- Features audio, video, and textual poetry, as well as essays and reviews, poetry news, and performance poetry videoconferencing and webcasting. Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam- Poets can sign up to read with a Jazz accompaniment at this regular open mic night in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Featured poets, slams, poetry awards, and… TRINPsite Poetry TRINPsite Poetry- Includes sections on computer generated poetry, alliterative technique, and a collection of sound files (.wav and .mp3 file-formats). Lyricalworks Lyricalworks- Especially for teens and young adults, an introduction to the experience of lyric poetry and lyricism, including audio recordings. HarperAudio HarperAudio- Small archive includes poetry readings, in most cases by the original authors, in various audio formats; among the more notable poets are Robert Frost, Robert Graves,… Concrete and Sound Poetry Concrete and Sound Poetry- Includes an extensive online collection of recorded poetry, both historical and contemporary, as well as online reproductions of visual or "concrete" po… Mad Poets Society Mad Poets Society- National organization based in Media, Pennsylvania, that strives to promote poetry and the literary arts in communities. Venues, schedules, contests, and submis… Northwest SPokenword LAB Northwest SPokenword LAB- Information on poetry slams and workshops in Washington State. SPLAB is a center dedicated to poetry, storytelling, conversation, debate and building com… The Word Works The Word Works- This non-profit literary organization sponsors readings, workshops, and poetry contests, including the annual Washington Prize for a book-length poetry manuscript. The Poetry Society of Tennessee The Poetry Society of Tennessee- A statewide organization sponsoring contests, readings, workshops and other activities designed to help members and enhance the enjoyment of poetr… Maine Poets Society Maine Poets Society- An organization of Maine writers actively engaged in creating, encouraging and sharing poetry Kentucky State Poetry Society Kentucky State Poetry Society- Supports poetry locally and regionally through adult and student poetry contests and the publication of a poetry journal. South Dakota State Poetry Society South Dakota State Poetry Society- To encourage poets and poem reading in South Dakota. Iowa Poetry Association Iowa Poetry Association- A non-profit organization to promote interest in and appreciation for better poetry by Iowans. Louisiana State Poetry Society Louisiana State Poetry Society- Contests, meetings, links and member chapters. Missouri State Poetry Society Missouri State Poetry Society- News, contests, workshops and local chapters. Utah State Poetry Society Utah State Poetry Society- Contests, events and publications for state poets. Columbine Poets of Colorado, Inc. Columbine Poets of Colorado, Inc.- A poetry society to promote the writing and appreciation of poetry across Colorado. Mississippi Poetry Society Mississippi Poetry Society- Fosters interest in poetry writing and provides an opportunity to recognize individual creative efforts through meetings, contests and festivals. Florida State Poets Association, Inc. Florida State Poets Association, Inc.- Securing public recognition of the art of poetry. Providing opportunities and incentives for writing, reading and the enjoyment of poetry. New Mexico State Poetry Society New Mexico State Poetry Society- An organization to foster the appreciation and creation of poetry throughout the State of New Mexico. California State Poetry Society California State Poetry Society- To promote poetry and art in California. League of Minnesota Poets League of Minnesota Poets- Five regional chapters for Minnesota poetry consciousness and poets. Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs- A non-profit organization dedicated to the creative process and preservation of poetry. Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas- Dedicated to the study of poetry. Encourages poets in the art and promotes an appreciation of poetry in the state of Arkansas. Poetry Society of Michigan Poetry Society of Michigan- Provides workshops, contests and opportunities to be published in two annual editions of their literary journal. Meetings are held twice each year. Illinois State Poetry Society Illinois State Poetry Society- Posting bimonthly editions of poetry written by members. All ISPS members are invited to submit a poem each two-month period. WyoPoets WyoPoets- An organization of people who write poetry for publication and/ or as a hobby. Based in Wyoming, US. Massachusetts State Poetry Society Massachusetts State Poetry Society- Publishes a newsletter to keep members informed as to what is happening in the field of poetry. Alabama State Poetry Society Alabama State Poetry Society- Sponsors contests, guest readings, workshops and other activities. PoeticWrites.org PoeticWrites.org- An educational nonprofit. Guild (tooling traditional poetics and beyond), Association (members' endeavors to general public), Fraternity (interpretation gatherin… Olympia Poetry Network Olympia Poetry Network- Nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing literary awareness and appreciation of poetry for those living at the south end of Puget Sound. … Connecticut Poetry Society Connecticut Poetry Society- Statewide membership association sponsors annual poetry contests, publishes a national journal and a members-only anthology, conducts critique groups, … Pennsylvania Poetry Society Pennsylvania Poetry Society- Recognition and better appreciation for poetry and to assist Pennsylvania poets in their craft.