Nona RoseAug 19, 2023

I wish the #PoetryCommunity was more like the #WritingCommunity because I see writers of stories talk about their characters and plot lines and have discussions but I don’t know how to find that within the poetry community.

I see a lot of #poetry written and shared, which is lovely, and #prompts that poets can #engage with, but I don’t see the #discussions about what people are writing or #questions asking #poets about what they are writing.

Maybe I’m looking in the wrong places or expecting something that doesn’t exist. I get so discouraged from sharing my poetry because there is no engagement with it beyond a like or a rarer boost.

Even when I comment on someone else’s work, there is rarely much of a response.

Where are the people who want to talk about poetry and not just write it or read it?

Show threadBillthooAug 19, 2023
@nona80_swanette maybe @WordyCurator will have a suggestion???
Show threadNona RoseAug 19, 2023
@Billthoo @WordyCurator cheers, I’ve just given them a follow.
Show threadCurator of TonguesAug 20, 2023
@nona80_swanette I've actually been thinking a great deal about this. Their are a few writing chats that go on for stories, but nothing for poems and it seems very unbalanced. Idealy, how often would you like to see discussions, and on what sorts of content? @Billthoo, thanks for flagging me into this conversation!/concept--absolutely what I'm here to help with! ✨✍️
Show threadNona Rose
@WordyCurator @Billthoo I think, maybe once a week would be fine. I started up the hashtag #PoetryCafe with the help of @Mistresswitchwrites so will put up a discussion point every Saturday night Australian Eastern time but any help and input is gratefully received.
Aug 21, 2023 at 12:14amWeb
Show threadCurator of TonguesAug 21, 2023
@nona80_swanette @Billthoo @Mistresswitchwrites I love the name, and that's a nice easy frequency for people to jump into, especially getting started. I will find the toots for it and boost them when I'm properly back into the swing of things—took a tiny break and will be back tomorrow!
Show threadMistress witch writesAug 21, 2023
@nona80_swanette @WordyCurator @Billthoo Me peotry day is usually Tuesday to Wednesday, and if I come across a thought or question while writing, I would also use the hashtag for sharing, if you like :)
Show threadNona RoseAug 21, 2023
@Mistresswitchwrites @WordyCurator @Billthoo that’d be great! The more the merrier. I’m going to try to do a post every Saturday, at least until the ball gets rolling. And I’m going to start posting my own stuff on Thursdays.