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Book Review | Exile
...“unfinished/ opening”: Black Listening and Sterling D. Plumpp's Exile by Michael A. Antonucci Sterling D. Plumpp’s latest book of poems, Exile (2024), arrives as the poet’s first collection of new work since his American Book Award-winning volume...
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Here is our continued list of creative writing resources that anyone can use to overcome roadblocks and improve their craft: Poets.org Created by the Academy of American Poets, Poets.org is another resource for all things poems. According to their website, “its...
8 Resources for Creative Writers: Part 1
Whether it’s for a hobby or a career, creative writing is just another method of self-expression. It can be fulfilling, gratifying, and rewarding. But, it can also be stressful, anxiety-inducing, and counterproductive. That’s when we turn to our favorite book/author...
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