Throughout National Poetry Month, we’re sharing writing prompts. Today, we’re revisiting a 2024 prompt from @chriscampanioni.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #writingprompt #poetry #poets

In honor of National Poetry Month, revisit @ritamookerjee.bsky.social’s “Pyre,” which appeared in Heavy Feather Review. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #poetry #writers #nationalpoetrymonth

WPLS reader picks for National Poetry Month! Today’s spotlight: Denise Duhamel, Ashley M. Jones, Tyree Daye, and Kathleen Nalley & Gabrielle Freeman. #Books #NationalPoetryMonth #BookRecommendation @smallharborpub.bsky.social @coppercanyonpress.bsky.social @upittpress.bsky.social

Today's Feature: "Conflict/War" by Ashley M. Jones from Lullaby for the Grieving published by @hubcitypress.bsky.social Read here: poems.com/poem/conflic...

Announcing DIRT PUSHER by Daisy Cashin, out spring '27! Full press release at www.hubcity.org/news/hub-cit...

So thrilled to see @mai-linhhong.bsky.social’s Continental Drift and Anthony Ceballos’ Glassful of Prayer on this list!!! 💛💜💛💜💛💜

A double win to start the week! 🙌 @toddedillard.bsky.social and @sabrinahicks.bsky.social were published in Issue 20 of Stanchion Magazine! buff.ly/rpoHEev

Say hi to WPLS founder & curator @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social if you see him at the @barrelhouse.bsky.social conference today! #poetrysky #poetrynews #DollyParton #poets #writers #Dolly

“Never A One-Hit Wonder Villanelle,” a contoured villanelle I wrote with Beth Gylys, is in the latest issue of Painted Pebble. Gratitude to the editors for giving our collaboration a home. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poem

Remembering former WPLS reader Jubi Arriola-Headley during National Poetry Month. “Confessional” is in Jubi’s ORIGINAL KINK, published by Sibling Rivalry Press. Your bookshelf isn’t complete without Jubi’s book. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #books #poetry

Remembering former WPLS reader Jubi Arriola-Headley during National Poetry Month. “Confessional” is in Jubi’s ORIGINAL KINK, published by Sibling Rivalry Press. Your bookshelf isn’t complete without Jubi’s book. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #books #poetry

Throughout National Poetry Month, we’re sharing writing prompts. Today, we’re revisiting a 2024 prompt from @evelynberrywriter.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #writingprompt #poetry #poets

I interviewed @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social about his session at the upcoming @barrelhouse.bsky.social conference ON 4/18 in DC (still spots left!), which was the fastest and easiest conference approval ever, TAKE ME BACK: A DOLLY PARTON POETRY WORKSHOP. www.barrelhousemag.com/blog/wildflo...

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Harbor Editions🎉 We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of poets for an evening of language and connection—this is one you don’t want to miss! 📅 Thursday, April 30 🕖 7–8 PM ET 💻 Virtual reading RSVP on Facebook, bring your friends, and celebrate poetry.

WPLS book picks in celebration of National Poetry Month—featuring WPLS readers. Today’s spotlight: @djvorreyer.bsky.social, James Fujinami Moore, Laure-Anne Bosselaar, & Adrian Dallas Frandle. #Books #NationalPoetryMonth @sundresspub.bsky.social @fourwaybooks.bsky.social @kithbooks.bsky.social

Throughout National Poetry Month, we’ll be sharing occasional writing prompts. Here’s the first from WPLS curator and founder, @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poets #nationalpoetrymonth #writingprompt

Join us! The reading is underway!!

Join us now!!! Reading underway.

Hybrid chapbook submissions are NOW OPEN ✨ Send us work that blends genres, defies boundaries, or incorporates art—full manuscripts (20–40 pages) welcome. Open April 1–June 30. Submit here: www.smallharborpublishing.com/hybrid-open-...

The Wild & Precious Life Series wishes you a creative, joyful, & safe National Poetry Month! Let these book covers carry you back through six years of virtual readings—and don’t forget: we celebrate our 6yr anniversary tonight! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #nationalpoetrymonth #poetry #writers

Yes, this is real.

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26, and we have so many giveaways to share! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #writers #books #poetry

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

I'm excited to share in this celebration!

Delighted to be part of this! 🤩

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

the em dash is my favorite vegetable

Congratulations to the finalists for the 2026 Maureen Seaton Poetry Prize: Alexandra Burack, Lindsay D’Andrea, Camilla Downs, Suraj Gupta, Katie Hale, Kate Hayes, Virginia Kane, Danielle Lemay, Remi Recchia, Nnadi Samuel, AJ Saur, & Grace Yang! #poetrysky #poetrynews #MaureenSeaton

So honored to be part of it!

Evelyn is reading now! Join us!!

Jessica is reading now! Join us!!

Reading is happening now. Join us! #poetrysky #poetrynews

TONIGHT!

TONIGHT! Join the WPLS on 3/18 to hear @smallharborpub.bsky.social authors @evelynberrywriter.bsky.social, Travis Chi Wing Lau, & @jessicawalsh.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT!

Join the WPLS on 3/18 for a @smallharborpub.bsky.social evening. @jessicawalsh.bsky.social will read from BLOWDOWN. Order your copy here: www.smallharborpublishing.com/books/blowdo.... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers #books

Join the WPLS on 3/18 for a @smallharborpub.bsky.social evening. Travis Chi Wing Lau will read from WHAT’S LEFT IS TENDER. Order your copy here: www.smallharborpublishing.com/books/whats-.... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #writers #books #bookrecommendations

Join the WPLS on 3/18 for a @smallharborpub.bsky.social evening. @evelynberrywriter.bsky.social will read from T4T. Order your copy here: a.co/d/06duL2wV. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #books #BookReccommendation #writers

Join the WPLS on 3/18 to hear @smallharborpub.bsky.social authors @evelynberrywriter.bsky.social, Travis Chi Wing Lau, & @jessicawalsh.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Join the WPLS on 3/18 to hear @smallharborpub.bsky.social authors @evelynberrywriter.bsky.social, Travis Chi Wing Lau, & @jessicawalsh.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Is the WPLS on your calendar for 3/18 & 4/1? #poetrynews #poetrysky #poets #poetry #writers

Will you be at @sasfest.bsky.social? If so, @greggsha.bsky.social, @clayrebenz.bsky.social, & I would love for you to join us at 1pm on 3/28 as we celebrate the legacy of Maureen Seaton! #MaureenSeaton #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Join the WPLS on 3/18 to hear @smallharborpub.bsky.social authors @evelynberrywriter.bsky.social, Travis Chi Wing Lau, & @jessicawalsh.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

What a tender exchange between @meganmerchant.bsky.social & @lukejohnsonpoet.bsky.social in their A Slow Indwelling (@smallharborpub.bsky.social, 2024)!! Sooo good! 💖 Tagging @wplseries.bsky.social where I heard them read & was gifted the book in a drawing the series does 🙏💙 #poetry #bookSky 📚💙

Missed the WPLS this week featuring Grant Chemidlin, Chloe Yelena Miller, & Isaiah Vianese? No worries! The full recording is now available anytime on the WPLS YouTube channel. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers #books

Join us TONIGHT to hear Grant Chemidlin, Chloe Yelena Miller, & Isaiah Vianese read for the WPLS. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry

Start a thread! Share a picture of a book you purchased at #AWP26.

Oops, AWP27. I know Chicago is great, and I've lived within 20 miles of it my whole life...but not only will you start on St Patrick's Day, but everyone will be leaving on Sunday AM when the Shamrock Shuffle, one of the biggest races of the year, shuts down loads of streets in the Loop.