April is National Poetry Month, and James River Writers wants to use the opportunity to encourage the poet in all of us.
This month’s Writing Show will feature award-winning poets in a discussion of their work and creative process. The panel includes poets Polly Lazaron, Joanna Lee, Wendy Miles, John Morgan, Shann Palmer and Allison Seay. To find out more, visit the main page for the Writing Show.
Also, JRW and Richmond Magazine have announced the winners of the 2012 Best Poetry Contest. Congratulations to Wendy Miles for winning first place with her poem, “Egg.” To read about Wendy and the other winners, visit the main page for the Best Poetry Contest.
There is plenty more to learn about National Poetry Month. There’s a page chock full of information about the annual event’s programs, including “30 Poets, 30 Days,” “Poem in Your Pocket Day,” and “Poem Flow,” an iPhone app.