Y'all I'm so excited AND if you are in Houston please reach out to me. I applied back in September. I saw the deadline with just a few days to fill out the application but I applied for 2 different pots from the Houston Arts Alliance. I've heard back on one of my applications already for a smaller event with the focus on Colorism. Y'all I used to say I never win these things, BUT I didn't go in with that mentality THIS time. I went in thinking about the possibilities of what I could do if I didn't have to do everything out of my own pocket and I had fun dreaming up the event. I'm really excited and I KNOW bigger grants and sponsorships are coming. Let me encourage you - fill out the application. Dream the big dream and start actively taking steps towards its execution.

I'm developing a signature program for healing through art and poetry with a Christ centered lens. I got on a few market research calls and 2 of the ladies basically were like send me the link. One of them said they had been searching for what I described the night before but could not find it. This level of confirmation is unmatched - people are looking for what we have, we just have to be willing to share it with the world.

📲 Poets, it’s time for a reality check. 👀 Today’s challenge is simple, but powerful: Audit your social media page — Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn — wherever you show up. Scroll through your feed and look at it from the eyes of someone who has never met you. Now ask yourself: ➡️ Would they know you're an artist? ➡️ Would they be able to tell what kind of art you do? ➡️ Would they be inspired to follow, book, or refer you based on what they see? We talk a lot about building our poetry businesses, but your social media is your storefront — and the world is window shopping every day. 🔍 Your mission: 1. Do a full audit of your profile and posts. 2. Make a note of what needs to be removed, updated, or added. 3. Then drop a comment and tell us what changes you're committed to making this week. 4. Post your social media link(s) so we can review your updated pages and give you a critique. This is about visibility, alignment, and professionalism. Let’s show up like the artists we truly are.

This is your reminder to pause, reflect, and celebrate your progress—no matter how big or small! Whether you booked a gig, finished a poem, launched a service, got clarity on your brand, or just stayed consistent—it counts. 📝💥 Drop your wins in the comments and don’t be shy about it. 👇 You never know who you’ll inspire just by sharing. ✨ Also... let this be your push to set a bold goal for the month ahead. What do you want to accomplish before the month ends? Declare it now and let this community hold you accountable and cheer you on. Your win today could be the momentum you need for tomorrow’s breakthrough. 🚀

Hi, I’m Jen I’ve been writing for a very long time. I was first published in 2001. I recently started again, but this go around I’m actually sharing my work. This had an amazing response that now I’m working on finishing my first book. I joined here to learn and help promote my work, and any tips I can acquire along the way.