Literature

Poetry Society of Oklahoma Poetry Society of Oklahoma- Mission is to encourage members in improving knowledge and skill in writing and reading of poetry. Site offers membership information, poetry contests … Whatcom Poetry Series Whatcom Poetry Series- The Poet As Art program offers free readings featuring distinguished Pacific Northwest poets, workshops and a contest. Features board of directors list and … The Ohio Poetry Association The Ohio Poetry Association- Originally the Verse Writers’ Guild of Ohio, supporter of Ohio Poetry Day. Chapters sponsor student poetry contests, including school competitions. In… Gulf Coast Poets Gulf Coast Poets- A chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas, meets monthly in Webster, Texas. Includes events, meeting handouts and membership details. The Sheppey and Sittingbourne Writer's Group The Sheppey and Sittingbourne Writer's Group- Promoting the work of young and older poets. News of events, competitions, new writing and a meeting place for Swale writers. based o… Poetic Research Bureau Poetic Research Bureau- A non-profit collective situated in the Glendale area of northeast Los Angeles. It hosts a reading series for visiting poets and writers. California, Unite… Denton Poets' Assembly Denton Poets' Assembly- A non-profit, free, public organization that meets monthly to share poetry. Contains information on events, contests and blog. Denton, Texas, United States. Inland Empire Poets Inland Empire Poets- A poetry workshop for poets serious about improving their craft. Contains information on meetings and the workshop process. Riverside, California, United Stat… Poetry Foundation Ghana Poetry Foundation Ghana- Publisher of Poetry Ink, working to make poetry a major art form and to preserve poetry in all forms. Kumasi, Ghana. Arizona State Poetry Society Arizona State Poetry Society- The ASPS strives to make poetry accessible to all through workshops and events for all ages. Mission, member benefits and branches details. Arizona, … UNESCO: 21 March - World Poetry Day UNESCO: 21 March - World Poetry Day- The declaration of World Poetry Day, March 21. Documentary heritage information. Montgomery County Poet Laureate Program Montgomery County Poet Laureate Program- The program promotes a sense of accomplishment and pride among students, artists, and citizens who compete for the position of Montgomery … Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo) Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo)- Community-based not-for-profit arts organization in Howard County, Maryland, that produces readings and other literary e… Back Room Poets Back Room Poets- A membership society in Oxford, England, BRP holds workshops and open mic and guest readings. Poetry Society of Oklahoma Poetry Society of Oklahoma- To encourage members in knowledge, skill, writing and reading of poetry. Dallas Poets Community Dallas Poets Community- An organization devoted to the craft, creation, and performance of poetry in North Texas. Information on events and membership. Dallas, Texas, United State… Poems and Pints at the Lorelei Poems and Pints at the Lorelei- Meets at The Lorelei Hotel, Esplanade Avenue. Evenings are informal and all those with an interest in poetry are welcome to attend. Contains meetin… Community Arts Partnership Community Arts Partnership- Championing community arts, offering support and collaboration with community groups, schools, artists, arts centres and other organizations. Includes … Poetry Society of Texas Poetry Society of Texas- Founded to promote public recognition of the art of poetry, and encourage writing of poetry by Texans. Offers outreach program, education and publication … Poetswednesday Poetswednesday- New Jersey poetry events, news, poetry and profiles. United States. Suffolk Poetry Society Suffolk Poetry Society- Offers numerous events, mostly in the county of Suffolk; an annual poetry competition, a postal portfolio group, in which members share and critique their … East Valley Poets East Valley Poets- A branch of the Arizona State Poetry Society in Tempe that welcomes poets of all ages. Dedicated to studying all forms of poetry and developing writing skills. … Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann- The national organization for poetry in Ireland, serving all 32 counties. Contains staff list, news, and resources. Based in Dublin, Ireland. Australian Poetry Australian Poetry- Promotes and supports Australian poets and poetry. Includes board and staff details, programs, events, how to join, and resources. Melbourne, Victoria, Australi… The Kent and Sussex Poetry Society The Kent and Sussex Poetry Society- Information about the Society's open poetry competition, monthly poetry readings, workshops, retreats and other events. Tunbridge Wells, United… The Red Room Company The Red Room Company- Aims to create, produce and distribute poetry, by new and emerging Australian writers, to the public, in unusual ways. Sydney, Australia. Oregon Poetry Association Oregon Poetry Association- Welcomes all poets, regardless of publishing history, academic background, and writing experience. Portland, Oregon, United States. Georgia Poetry Society Georgia Poetry Society- Features membership, contest and events information, and member news, meeting schedules, publications details. Alpharetta, Georgia, United States. Albany Poets, Inc. Albany Poets, Inc.- A not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the poets and poetry of upstate New York. Features mission statement, poet profiles, videos and store. A… The Austin Poetry Society The Austin Poetry Society- Austin affiliate of the Poetry Society of Texas and National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Contests, programs, newsletter and outreach informati… The Poetry Society of Virginia The Poetry Society of Virginia- Encourages excellence in the writing and appreciation of poetry by sponsoring writing contests, reading contests, workshops, open readings and gues… Mother's Hen Mother's Hen- Community-based organization established to promote the spoken word in the San Francisco Bay area through publications, open mikes and slams. San Francisco, Californ… The National Federation of State Poetry Societies The National Federation of State Poetry Societies- The society works independently of, and with member state poetry societies to promote poetry and poets. The site provides inform… Poetry Society of America Poetry Society of America- Non-profit organization devoted to fostering and promoting poetry. Contains membership details, mission statement and news. New York, New York, United S… The Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets- An organization with a national membership in the United States, that supports American poets at all stages of their careers. Provides an informatio… The National Association for Poetry Therapy The National Association for Poetry Therapy- Information about poetry as therapy, the Poetry Therapy Foundation, membership, training and education, and informative publications. … Utmost Christian Writers Utmost Christian Writers- A nonprofit organization that offers support, encouragement and resources specific to poets, contests (many free of charge), market lists and instruction… Federal Poets Federal Poets- Holds monthly meetings to read and discuss members' work and publishes a bi-annual anthology. Based in the Washington, DC. area. The Ontario Poetry Society The Ontario Poetry Society- Support and encouragement for all aspects of poetry including writing, performing and publishing. There are branches throughout Ontario, and auxiliary … Friendly Street Poets Friendly Street Poets- Provides a supportive venue for live performance poetry. Also publishes collections of South Australian poetry. Adelaide, Australia. The Poetry Society The Poetry Society- Arts organization representing British poetry both nationally and internationally, with a mission to advance the study, use and enjoyment of poetry. Publicatio… Federation of Poets Federation of Poets- An online international organization dedicated to the promotion of poets, poetry and organizations. Burbank, California, United States. The Fiddlehead The Fiddlehead- Canada's longest living literary journal, The Fiddlehead is published four times a year at the University of New Brunswick. Shearsman Books Shearsman Books- Publisher of books and a magazine of contemporary poetry. Catalogues, information for authors and magazine back issues. Poetry Magazine Poetry Magazine- Website of the print magazine includes a weekly featured poet, information on current issue, subscriptions, and programs of the Modern Poetry Association. The Hootenanny The Hootenanny- A web supplement to the hard copy magazine published twice yearly in New York City. It has some poetry not found in the hard copy. Pleiades Pleiades- On-line version of the literary magazine noted for publishing formal poetry. Forklift, Ohio Forklift, Ohio- Semiannual literary journal publishes works of poetry, prose, and visual art. Includes items from the print edition. Anon Anon- International print poetry magazine employing blind review assessment procedures. The New York Quarterly The New York Quarterly- A magazine devoted to the pure craft and technique of poetry writing.