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That almost slipped into the present
And became a distant futureI will always think of thee
Of all the things we could have done
And what we could of have been
This Sunday, the Bowery Club is hosting a fun poetry reading event in NYC. Emerging poets are invited to read-out-loud their poetry, listen to poetry from fellow writers, and meet like-minded poets.
20 Important Annual Writing Conferences
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Wondering if there is an easy way to network with other writers, editors, and agents? Attending a writing conference is the perfect way to hone your craft while building bonds with important literary professionals in the industry.
Here’s our list of the top 20 annual writing conferences which are worth attending.
One of Langston Hughes’s admirers, Loften Mitchell, writes: “Langston set a tone, a standard of brotherhood and friendship and cooperation, for all of us to follow. You never got from him, ‘I am the Negro writer,’ but only ‘I am a Negro writer.’ He never stopped thinking about the rest of us.”
Born in February of 1902, Hughes was one of the leading forces of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City during the 1920s and continued to influence the tone of African-American poetry throughout the mid-1950s and mid-1960s. However, before his career took off, his main inspirations stemmed from his upbringing.
Our Numbered Days, Neil Hilborn’s debut book, is full of old soul poetry for the young mind. Hilborn is most known for his spoken word performances, specifically his poem “OCD,” which went viral on YouTube in 2013.
“OCD” sets the tone in giving a transitional look into Hilborn’s outlooks on mental illness and how it plays a critical part in navigating love and loss. With his poignant style and lyrical tone, Hilborn not only speaks about his struggles from an outside perspective but writes a letter to them for all that they are worth.
Looking for support and writing resources from large associations throughout the country? We have compiled a list of the top associations for writers which provide access to writer forums and communities, support for various aspects of the publishing industry, writing conferences, and valuable networking opportunities. Check them out!
Enjoy reading our interview with award-winning author Lucian Barnes.
In his interview, Lucian talks about his career as a horror writer, things which inspire his terrifying stories, and his latest horror book Fractured Reflections.
After completing a manuscript, you need to gain representation from a literary agent in order to get your book published.
This can be a challenging step for most writers.
Agent pitch slams and live pitching events are a great opportunity for writers to present their work to a selection of leading agents and editors for a chance to land a book publishing deal.
Here is a list of ten agent pitch slam fests we recommend for aspiring authors.
Enjoy reading our interview with Bestselling Author Helene Stapinski. In this interview, Helene talks about researching and writing her intriguing memoir, Murder in Matera, which traces a sensational family crime from 19th century Southern Italy.
Looking for something fun to do in New York City within the next few weeks? Check out these exciting upcoming literary events and writing workshops in the NYC area.
