Hi, my name is Dawn . I love reading , writing, photography, and fighting. I'm new and grateful to be a part of this community.

Hey everyone! I’m Everlyne Connor from St. Louis, a poet in progress. I write to feel, to heal, and to find the magic between silence and sound. I'm excited to share my words with you, and even more excited to hear yours!

If you haven’t started the training in the PBN Classroom yet—this is your sign to dive in. And if you have started, this weekend is the perfect time to continue building momentum. The classroom was created to help you transform from "a person with poems" to "a Poetry Business Owner"—step by step. ✅ Go at your own pace ✅ Catch up or get ahead ✅ Apply what you learn immediately Let’s not just write poetry—let’s build with it. 🔥Drop a comment if you’re logging into the classroom this weekend! Meanwhile, here's a quiz for those of you who have begun! 1.) What’s the main difference between a poet and a poetry business owner according to Christoph Jenkins? A) Poets love rhyme, business owners don’t B) Poets perform; business owners profit from their poetry C) Poets write for fun; business owners write novels D) There is no difference 2.) According to the video, what mindset shift must a poet make to become a business owner? A) Focus more on emotion B) Get a job in marketing C) Think like a problem-solver and value-setter D) Stop writing poems altogether 3.) Which of the following does Christoph say poets often don’t realize? A) Their words have power B) They can build systems around their poetry C) They can rhyme better than rappers D) Their audience wants to see them perform every day 4.) What does Christoph say separates a hobbyist from a professional? A) Social media following B) Business cards C) Consistent monetization and structure D) Writing 100 poems a month 5.) What does Christoph compare a poetry business owner to? A) A best-selling author B) A creative entrepreneur C) A broke philosopher D) A street performer with a website 6.) Fill in the blank from the video: “Poetry is the _________. Business is the system." A) hobby B) message C) heart D) gift 7.) Which of these is not mentioned as a step in becoming a poetry business owner? A) Creating a product or service B) Getting a mentor C) Writing a 1,000-line poem D) Building a platform

As a poet building a business, your voice is your brand! 🗣️ How do you define your unique voice as a poet, and how has this influenced your branding and business decisions? Drop some insight below. Your perspective might unlock something for another poet here.

Poets around the world! Tonight is the night! Join us for our Poetry Business Network Global Meet-Up at 9pm EST. This is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow with poets across the globe who are building careers with their art. We'll be sharing wins, learning from one another, and discussing next steps as we continue turning passion into purpose and poetry into profit. Don’t miss it! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsc-ivpzgiHtQEQe_tASfDjM3xOawwetfe Let’s show the world what happens when poets unite!