Contributor News: Jae Newman and Amy Watkins

Poemeleon Collaborative Issue contributors Jae Newman and Amy Watkins seek submissions for their weekly poetry podcast, Red Lion Sq. We are interested in poems that speak to us and to our listeners, poems that appeal to a broad audience of smart, savvy people who are not necessarily writers themselves.

 

To submit, send 3 poems along with a short artist's statement (something along the lines of "This poem was inspired by my lifelong fascination with fine cheese," or whatever you think might interest our listeners) in the body of an email to submissions@redlionsq.com.

 

Although it's not required or guaranteed, we offer our contributors the chance to record their own poems for the podcast. If you have the equipment and the inclination, you may send us your poems and artist's statement as mp3 or wav files. It's always good to hear the poet's voice.

 

For more information or to subscribe, visit www.redlionsq.com.

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Red Lion Sq, a free weekly podcast of contemporary poetry that speaks. Visit www.redlionsq.com to subscribe or submit.



The Habitual Poet: Michelle Estile

Installment #28

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The Habitual Poet: Patricia Fargnoli

Installment #27.

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Call for Submissions: Prime Time Poetry

Call for Submissions

We are now accepting submissions for an issue focusing on Prime Time Poetry.

Prime Time Poetry, like that sweet spot of the television lineup, seeks to connect with its audience, addressing the concerns of ordinary people in the clearest language possible. In some circles this might be called “accessible” poetry, but, to quote Claudia Emerson: “If we care about readers and all (and not just those in the academy), we have to give them a way into the poem.” This is not to say that we are looking for simple poems; in fact, Emerson goes on to say, “[W]e need to remember that clarity does not preclude depth. If our language is precise, our imagery clear, our metaphors original and well crafted, then we can indeed create poems that will reward a listener on being heard for the first time and also replay the astute close reader.”

We want work that is clear but not simple-minded, that is complex but not indecipherable, that sings, that stands up, that rings true. But, it must work equally as well on the page as on the stage; that is to say, we want the best work out there that represents the various poetries that make up what we are referring to as Prime Time Poetry. Like the proposed anthology by the same name, we are not looking for one type of poetry, but rather poetry drawn from any number of different poetry communities that have in common a desire to connect with, rather than shut out, potential audiences. Some examples: Charles Harper Webb’s Stand Up Poetry; David Kirby & Barbara Hamby’s Ultra-Talk; R.S. Gwynn’s & Kevin Walzer's Expansive Poetry; The Poets Laureate, who “serve as the nation's official lightning rod for the poetic impulse of Americans”; Performance & Slam Poetry; and Cowboy Poetry.

If the kind of work that you are doing might fit roughly into one of the above categories, send it on. If you have mp3s and/or videos of you performing your work, include those, too, please. Please note that all submissions must come through our online submissions system; please visit our submissions page for complete  guidelines & instructions.

We are also interested in relevant interviews & essays. Book review proposals or books for review should be sent to:

Tom C. Hunley / Department of English /
Western Kentucky University / 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11086 /
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1086.

Deadline: July 31, 2010

Issue will launch October 2010

The Habitual Poet: Rachel Dacus

Installment #26

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