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What are your experiences, thoughts, and feelings on friendship? If so feel so moved, submit a poem or a letter about friendship for the opportunity to have it published in the Friendship: Poems & Letters Compilation Book. Submissions end on February 29, 2024.
Book publication in May 2024.
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Poetry Is Life Publishing presents: Yes! You Have To Choose One! A book that features gross and weird options for the reader to choose from, along with poems and other writings. Available February 29, 2024. So many lovely breakfast, lunch, and dinner options or just something to snack on. lol.
Choose one from options below.
Slurp 5 tablespoons of greenish-yellow, warm, creamy, thick and chunky old man hocker spit (sound here)
or
Eat a meat patty made from the caked on residue from a public restroom plunger and port-a-potty floors and walls
or
Eat warm, elementary school lunchtime vomit from a sloppy joe, french fry, steamed broccoli, fruit punch, chocolate chip cookie lunch
2024 Poetry Is Life Publishing's Call For Submissions.
A Mother's Love Poetry Contest: Feburary 1-April 5, 2024.
Friendship: Poems & Letters: January 1-February 29, 2024.
Poetry: Crackin' & Poppin' at The Peanut Shoppe: February 1-February 25, 2024.
Visit www.poetryislifepublishing.com
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Have a great day. You are loved.
Walked upstairs last night, turned to go into my daughter's room and she was sitting on the bed reading the Bible. I was so happy. Glad that she took it upon herself to look for a scripture that we read as a family every night (most nights) before bed. Setting the example is not always easy, but it is necessary. Especially in today's world where kids are presented with so much stuff. They need to know that God is real and God loves them and they have parents who love them and that love God.
What does friendship mean to you? Submit poems or a letter about friendship for your chance to be published in this compilation book. Visit www.poetryislifepublishing.com
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The Voices of Real 8. Ready to be devoured in 12 days.
Are you hungry for what's real?
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Poetry Is Life Publishing presents the 2024 A Mother's Love Poetry Contest. You can send your submissions in beginning February 1, 2024.
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We had the good fortune of connecting with Jason Blakely...
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Check out the new Poem of The Week from ToriYah K Marshall on www.poetryislifepublishing.com
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Poetry Is Life Publishing is a book publishing company that takes great pride in helping poets turn their lives into books, while also helping poets turn their books into life. This is achieved by providing affordable, quality, personalized, professional and genuine book publishing and related servi
I am finishing up the flyers for the Mother's Love and Father's Heart Poetry Contests. I am looking for 2 sponsors for prizes. If you are interested in being a sponsor and want more info, message me. Thanks.
2024 will bring upon a huge milestone for Poetry Is Life Publishing, and for me as a poet. At some point this year, I will have had the pleasure and honor of publishing 50 books! From compilation books to individual author's books including my own, to collaborating with organizations like Stewart's Caring Place-Cancer Welness Center to Akron Public Schools, this is huge. Throughout this year, each week, I will be featuring one book that Poetry Is Life Publishing has published. Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with your work. I greatly appreciate it.
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So, for the purpose of transparency I will share this with you. When people submit to publications, the poems are read and the ones that fit best are chosen for publication for the said book. Those poets who are chosen receive a complimentary copy of the book. Now, for those of you who may be wondering, how do you fund these projects? I invest in myself and my projects. I have have a handful of individuals and organizations invest in projects also. For the most part, other than authors who fund their own projects, I take on the cost to produce the projects that I put out call for submissions for. I DO NOT USE AMAZON for printing or distribution, or anything else. I handle that myself and there is a reason for that, too long to explain here but I will share at a later date. So for example, The Voices of Real compilation books, I put out a call for submissions, receive poems, choose the ones that fit best, notify the poets, and start the publication process: editing, design, page layout, and other important publishing responsibilities-ordering supplies, keeping items in stock like cover stock, paper, ink/toner, glue pellets for the perfect binder, foil, laminate, labels, envelopes, purchasing ISBN's, barcodes, and so on. So now, the book is complete. TIME (which is so overlooked and underappreciated) has been put into producing the book and a number of copies have been printed, some to go to contributing poets and others for people who said they would like to purchase a copy. Whenever you deal with money, it can get funny. Say the book is $15 plus $5 for shipping so that $20. There are 22 authors in the book. Take the $15 (the price of the book) and divide it between 22 (authors) that's 0.681818181818181818 cents. So, where does the money go when people purchase the compilation book? It goes right back into purchasing supplies to produce more books. And it is not like I'm selling thousands of books, (which would be needed to pay the authors a respectable royalty.) I am not financially benefiting from author's work. And remember as the publisher, I am taking on the cost of shipping, envelopes and postage as well. So much goes into this, I thought I would break it down a bit for those who may be wondering. The goal for me was never about money. It was an is about providing a platform, outside of what is already available and accepted, for people to be able to express themselves. It is the mission, and the vision, and the purpose. It is the freedom to not be bound by a certain way of thinking, a thinking of what is acceptable and who is worthy of acceptance. Following a set of rules not meant for you to succeed, but barely exist, creatively. Trying to match a system's expectations when they don't even consider what you say or feel or experience is good enough to be shared if you don't have special letters attached to your name or connected to a certain group of people. I have been honored to be able to publish poets who understand this. I have published poets who are doctors, teachers, social workers, business men and women, poet laureates and others who have those special letters attached to their name. But they carry themselves with respect and treat others with respect and dignity and purpose because they know it is not about the accolades or the degrees or the letters attached to ones name but the right for someone to say: I have a name, I have a voice, and it is worthy of being heard and listened to. As a publisher, I have been afforded the pleasure and honor of being invited to the lives of each poet that sends their work to me whether it is published in one of my projects or not. You have allowed me to hone my talents and what I have learned to create the books I publish. And if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. It's very simple, if people don't submit, there are no books. If people are not inspired, they don't write. And for those out there, individuals, organizations, and systems who feel like not everyone should be writing or not everyone deserves to have their work in a book, I have news for you, we are here whether you want us to be or not. And not only will you hear us, but you will listen to us.
The 2024 Poetry: Crackin' & Poppin' at The Peanut Shoppe info is here. Thank you to The Peanut Shoppe for the continued collaboration and thank you to the poets who submitted topics for kids to write poems about.
Tammie Memmer-Prentiss Alicia Marie Kaitlyn Darby Jason Blakely, Jr. Cat Russell Savy Faith Overturf Shebah Bout Israel Gary Shulman Carolyn Jackson Sharetta Latrice Joy Overturf Chris Lamb and Poetry Is Life Publishing
Please share and encourage the kids to be creative and use their voices in a positive way.
Of all my thanking, I must thank God for bringing me and my family this far. I do not take it for granted. He has extended his grace, mercy, love, forgiveness, and patience to me when I did not deserve it and I AM GRATEFUL. I pray all of you have a safe, productive, peaceful, and happy 2024.
Looking for a poem to feature as Poem of The Week on my website. No longer than 20 lines. If interested, please reply. Need your name and the name of the poem. Thanks.
Poetry Is Life Publishing humbly presents the first poetry project of 2024: Friendship: Poems & Letters. What is the Friendship: Poems & Letters Compilation Book? The Friendship: Poems & Letters Compilation Book is a book that will feature poems and letters about friendship and everything that goes with it. What qualities make a good friend? What starts a frienship? What keeps friendships going? What ends a friendship? Anything that has to do with friendship. Submission Guidelines- Open To Everyone - No Entry Fee. Dates: Jaunary 1, 2024-February 29, 2024. Check out the flyer below. It will be posted to the website tomorrow. Thank you.
A few big announcements coming in 2024! Or maybe before.
-A new book of poetry, my latest since 2022
-A new poetry call for submissions
-A highlight/update of Poetry Is Life Publishing's book and authors
Stay tuned. More great things coming. I am genuinely grateful for everyone who has and is supporting me. Thank you.
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Do you know what goes on in the heart, mind, body, and soul of a man? One more day to submit your poem or other wirting to this compilation book.
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Was at the post office today mailing the 2024 Poet's Calendars, and the cashier was patient. I had a lot to mail. I was telling her what the packages were and she seemed interested. At the end of the transaction, she said if you have any extra, could I give her one. I told her yes. At the beginning of the transaction, she was just doing her job, being polite and patient and it lead to a conversation. She didn't know of the poet's before hand and now she will. You never know who may be interested in what you are doing. I am honored that I am in a place to share poetry, through books, readings, events, and a calendar. I am blessed to have the genuine support of the poets who support my projects. Thank you.
Poetry Is Life Publishing humbly presents: The Voices of Real 8 Poetry Compilation Book. These poets definitely accepted the challenge and shared what is "real" to them. Their poems speak to many different topics that many of us can relate to.
Featured Poets: Jason Blakely Harvey Nelson Tammie Memmer-Prentiss Jennifer Gerard, Masauli Success, Carolyn Jackson Christen Lee Josh Bechtel Nick Davis Renee Williams Amanda Gott Emilia Rosa Sandra Gill Cassandra Adams J. V. Sadler Joy Overturf Rolanda Pyle Alicia Marie Craig Joseph JR Simons Barbara Mitchell-King Duane B Evans Jr. Christine Lamb Sophawnia Coleman Amy Hayden Debbie Scheip Michelle Blakely
The book will be available for purchase January 29, 2024.
More info coming soon.
For this and other books, visit www.poetryislifepublishing.com
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For a number of years now, I have had the Mother's Love and Father's Heart poetry contests highlighting the importance of women as mothers and men as fathers. Three prize amounts are given away: 1st Place $75, (and a 10in x 14in gallery wrap featuring the poem or a picture) 2nd place-$50, and 3rd place-$25. I have had a few individuals and organizations give the prize money for the contests. Their names have been included on the flyers-some have chosen not to have their names mentioned. If you would like to support one or both of these contests, message me. I always like to reach out to the community and share this opportunity. I am prepared to provide the prize money as I should, I just like to give those who may be interested the opportunity to support these contests. Thank you.
More info coming soon.
Info on The Voices of Real 8 Poetry Compilation Book coming soon.
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Same names.
Same games.
Just a different time,
just a different place.
The main difference between
now and then,
I don't ask for permission
to walk through their doors.
I build my own
and I walk in.
6 days left to submit to The Heart, Mind, Body, & Soul Of A Man compilation book. We all know a man who has been though something. There may not be many safe spaces for men to share without judgment. This is an opportunity to share life lessons and experiences. What men go through is important. The world needs their voices.
I have the number of topics I was looking for. Thank you.
I need 8 more topics for kids ages 5-13 to write about for the 2024 Poetry: Crackin' & Poppin' at The Peanut Shoppe program.
Thank you.
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