Links to PoetsWest's favorite sites:
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POETSWEST AFFILIATIONS
KSER 90.7 FM
The independent commercial-free public radio voice for Everett, Snohomish County and beyond. The radio voice for the weekly broadcast of PoetsWest. Help keep PoetsWest on the Air - Donate to KSER through its secure Donate Now! link. We thank you for supporting KSER!
AudioPort.org
A service of Pacifica Radio in California. PoetsWest programs are listed on the website under WEEKLY programs and available to any non-profit community radio station around the globe.
Voyager Recordings
The co-producer of the PoetsWest recording. Voyager specializes in traditional, acoustic fiddle and pioneer music recordings.
Leon Rosselson
We like his music and his style.
POETRY RESOURCES
Poets Against the War
Organized by Sam Hamill, this is the host site of the largest anthology of poets speaking out against the attack on Iraq.
Hanksville Storytellers
Web site for Native American poets and writers and links to individual web sites of Sherman Alexie, Gloria Bird, Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Philip Red Eagle, and many other Native American writers throughout North America, including Canada.
The Poetry Page
Poetic voice of the California Central Coast with lots more links.
WilliamStafford.org
A rich resource to the life and work of William
Stafford as well as other poetry and literary resources.
The Temple Book Store
Charlie Potts's web site for his virtual bookstore and information on his bricks and mortar store and school.
Empty Mirror Books
An on-line bookseller specializing in the Beat Generation & modern poetry, with a particular interest in small press poetry. They're located in Mukilteo, north of Seattle.
International Poetry Forum– Home of the acclaimed Poets-in-Public series celebrating the oral presentation of poetry by internationally recognized poets, actors and musicians.
J.W. Goethe
Site dedicated to Goethe's poetry.
Poetry Daily
Posts a new poem every day. Selections are made from publications, large and small, known and little known.
Jacket
An online poetry journal of new writing published three times a year by John Tranter from Sydney, Australia.
The Poetry Society
Established in 1909, one of Britain's most dynamic arts organizations, the Poetry Society is a membership organization open to all.
Poetry.LA
Online video showcase featuring established and emerging poets at various venues throughout Southern California.
Bathroom Poetry Project
Places original works of poetry in non-traditional spaces. Current project installations in Boulder CO, Chicago, Austin, Raleigh NC, and in Portland OR.
Mudlark
An electronic journal of poetry and poetics where you can "fast load" for a "slow read."
ORGANIZATIONS
Freehold Theatre - Studio, lab and center for the practice of theatre. Freehold offers theatrical performances and acting, directing, improv, and playwriting classes taught by working professional artists.
Boysread.org
A Seattle-based organization of parents, teachers, writers, booksellers, and librarians with a mission to turn boys into lifelong readers.
Pongo Publishing
Web site of the Pongo Publishing Teen Writing Project. A non-profit, volunteer program in Seattle. We help teens in distress (incarcerated youth, street youth, hospitalized youth, etc.) to write poetry about their lives.
Seattle Youth Speaks
Non-profit literary arts organization for youth serving Seattle and greater Puget Sound region.
Washington Poets Association
The state-wide organization dedicated to serving poets and poetry.
Oregon State Poetry Association
The web site of the Oregon poets with a mission to help Oregon poets develop their talents and skills, to stimulate an appreciation of poetry and to raise public awareness of Oregon poets.
Northwest SPokenword LAB
The Northwest SPokenword LAB is an intergenerational spokenword Performance, Resource and Outreach center based in Auburn, WA.
Mountain Writers Series
Portland, Oregon-based organization features authors of regional, national, and international reputation in a variety of events including readings, lectures, workshops, and master classes presented in diverse venues and formats throughout the region.
PEN Washington
State chapter of PEN USA and part of the international organization of professional writers founded in 1921. PEN has 130 centers in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas with a total membership of approximately 15,000.
PEN American Center
Founded in 1922, one year after International PEN, works to advance literature, to defend free expression, and to foster international literary fellowship.
Lannan Foundation
Check out the web casts of their Readings & Conversations series.
Seattle Free Lances
Social and professional networking group, is one of the oldest associations in Seattle for published writers of the Northwest. They meet the first Tuesday of each month (September - June) at 5:30 p.m at the Lake City Elks Club, 14540 Lake City Way NE. For membership information and application form, contact info@seattlefreelances.org.
PUBLISHERS
Gazoobi Tales
Publishing imprint run by Thomas Hubbard.
Rose Alley Press
Run by David Horowitz. Publishes rhymed and metered poetry, cultural commentary, and pamphlets about writing and publication.
Poetic Matrix Press
John Peterson's press based in Madera, California and home to poets and lovers of poetry in the belief that poetry has or should have a say in the quality of contemporary culture. Site has a link to Poetic Matrix Blog. Check it out!
Copper Canyon Press
The premier publisher of poetry founded by Sam Hamill.
Burnside Review
An independently published poetry journal from Portland, Oregon.
Knockout Literary Magazine
Twice yearly publication edited by Jeremy Halinen and others. Half of proceeds of sales of current issue go to Valentino Achak Deng Foundation helping those affected by the civil war in Sudan.
SSO Press
Publishing outfit operating out of Olympia WA. They work to bring you the best unknown poetry they can find.
Cockcrowpress
An independent publisher of poetry, fiction, and lifestyle books, that strives to give a voice to emerging and established writers.
The Montserrat Review
Good writing and good reviews.
Pregnant Moon Review
Expression is vital to living, and that is why we publish poets at all stages of their creative prowess.
Dreamriver Press
An independent publishing house that aims to print books in the fields of mind-body-spirit, environment and sustainable living, as well as inspirational fables for all age groups.
Istanbul Literature Review
Beautiful web site with the vision "to deliver literature everywhere." Its ILR Mobile Edition makes available interesting stories, poems and other pieces.
IndependentPublisher.com/
The latest in book marketing strategies and techniques, new indie titles, industry news, and information about writing, publishing and promoting independently published books.
California Authors
An independent online publication for California's literary scene. They promote and give a voice to California authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers.
WRITING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
Pacific MFA in Writing
An exceptional brief-residency writing program in Oregon. Enter the program in January on the Oregon coast or in June on the Forest Grove campus.
Richard Hugo House
Center for literary arts that supports writers and promotes the creation of new writing.
Oregon Writers Colony
Listing of useful links to writing resources and organizations, workshops, bookstores, and individual writers' home pages.
Log Cabin Literary Center
From Boise, Idaho comes this web site dedicated to providing resources in reading and the art of writing.
Poets & Writers
Online resource for poets and writers in the global literary community.
Internet Public Library
Hosted by the School of Information at the University of Michigan, this site includes links to references, on-line texts, literary criticism, periodicals, the Favorite Poem Project, and other resources valuable to the writer.
Casa de Escritores or House of Writers
This literary hub (casa) promotes the use of the Spanish language through literature.
Poetry in the Arts
Based in Austin, Texas. Has extensive on-line compilation of resources for poets and writers, including indexes of publishers, literary competitions, workshops, etc.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Good resource on mythology, folklore and legend.
About-Arts.com/Literature
Directory of literature-related websites and discussion groups.
ARTS
Electric Voodoo
Experimental images in photography. Some really cool stuff.
ArtsResources.net
Arts Directory
The Arts Directory
Comprehensive online directory to various art fields, including literature, radio, theatre.
Alliance for Arts
The Greater Vancouver (that's British Columbia) Alliance for Arts and Culture promotes the activities of the arts. Their web site includes a comprehensive calendar of upcoming events in music, art, literary, etc. in the Greater Vancouver area.
Pantarbe
Collaborative web site for creative people in all media: artists, musicians and composers, writers, performing artists, computer designers, and those seeking a new edge in their work.
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