30/30 project – Poetry and Practice

30/30 Project: Wrapping Up

The January portion of the 30/30 Project ended today. Thanks to everyone who donated as a result of our efforts. Your contributions are appreciated by press and poet alike. Final inspirations: Patti Smith albums (specifically Gung Ho and Peace and Noise), Lewis Turco’s “Paren(t)hesis” exercise in Wingbeats, Afaa Michael Weaver’s “The Bop” exercise in Wingbeats, the smell ofContinue reading “30/30 Project: Wrapping Up”

30/30 Project, Days 13-27

Yep, I skipped an entire week of reporting. Blame real life getting in the way of blogging. But I’ve had a fun two weeks. There are some days when I feel drained at the prospect of writing an audience-ready poem before midnight. But I’m still having a great time, and I love getting to knowContinue reading “30/30 Project, Days 13-27”

30/30, Days 1-5

I’ve made it through the first five days of the 30/30 Project unscathed! I’m happy to say that so far, I’ve achieved my goal of sending in things I would consider ready for workshop. It’s a little stressful publishing things you know aren’t completely finished, but that’s how it goes when you’re operating with aContinue reading “30/30, Days 1-5”