Not all illnesses can be seen Invisible illnesses are chronic conditions that may impair a person’s normal activities of daily living yet whose symptoms are not obvious to an outside. read more…
Last time we discussed a number of different poetry reading and writing myths and demonstrated how they were all untrue. Poetry’s a big field, and there’s a lot of material. read more…
People have been writing poetry since written language was first developed, and they were telling poetic stories long before that. It’s no great surprise, then, that the form has accumulated. read more…
As with most other subjects and professions, writing and writers are associated with a large number of myths and misconceptions. These can be annoying, at the least, or damaging, at. read more…
Last time we talked about a number of common “myths” about reading and the reading process. There was a lot to talk about – more than could fit in a. read more…
Reading, while almost ubiquitous in the developed world, is a complicated endeavor, one that we spend many years both in and out of school learning and perfecting. Even people who. read more…
For individuals who’ve recently ended a long-term commitment with their partner, it can be a frightening venture jumping back into the dating pool. But for me, it feels more like. read more…
The Writing Commitment Writing is much more than just putting words down on a page and showing them to people. Writing is actually a way of life. It is a. read more…
The highlights and lowlights of 2017 2017 is almost over, and here at PoetsIN HQ we’re in a reflective mood. It’s that time of year where we sit, take. read more…
Finding the greyscale It’s difficult to know how to support someone with a severe personality disorder. This blog piece is written from my perspective, as someone who often needs support. read more…
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Invisible Illnesses, Stigma, and What You Can Do About It
Not all illnesses can be seen Invisible illnesses are chronic conditions that may impair a person’s normal activities of daily living yet whose symptoms are not obvious to an outside. read more…
The Myths and Realities of Poetry Reading and Writing – Part 2
Last time we discussed a number of different poetry reading and writing myths and demonstrated how they were all untrue. Poetry’s a big field, and there’s a lot of material. read more…
The Myths and Realities of Poetry Reading and Writing – Part 1
People have been writing poetry since written language was first developed, and they were telling poetic stories long before that. It’s no great surprise, then, that the form has accumulated. read more…
Common Writing Myths and Realities
As with most other subjects and professions, writing and writers are associated with a large number of myths and misconceptions. These can be annoying, at the least, or damaging, at. read more…
Common Myths about Reading and Reading Habits – Part 2
Last time we talked about a number of common “myths” about reading and the reading process. There was a lot to talk about – more than could fit in a. read more…
Common Myths about Reading and Reading Habits – Part 1
Reading, while almost ubiquitous in the developed world, is a complicated endeavor, one that we spend many years both in and out of school learning and perfecting. Even people who. read more…
Swimming with Sharks
For individuals who’ve recently ended a long-term commitment with their partner, it can be a frightening venture jumping back into the dating pool. But for me, it feels more like. read more…
Finding Time To Write
The Writing Commitment Writing is much more than just putting words down on a page and showing them to people. Writing is actually a way of life. It is a. read more…
2017: A PoetsIN Recap
The highlights and lowlights of 2017 2017 is almost over, and here at PoetsIN HQ we’re in a reflective mood. It’s that time of year where we sit, take. read more…
Supporting Someone with a Personality Disorder
Finding the greyscale It’s difficult to know how to support someone with a severe personality disorder. This blog piece is written from my perspective, as someone who often needs support. read more…