Today's bonus episode features two poets who also happen to write fiction. First I chat with Shelby Leigh who runs monthly poetry workshops and assists authors with poetry book editing and marketing strategies. We talk about her poetry, fiction writing, how poetry can help with fiction, her publishing experiences, how she decides what poems to include in a collection, tips for writing poetry, and tips for marketing--especially when you're nervous to do so. Then, I chat with Joseph Fasano about his living poem--which is catching a lot of media attention as of late--his Poem for You series, the difference between writing poetry and fiction novels, his writing process, and tips for new and/or younger writers who are trying to figure out where their strengths lie.
Shelby's socials: www.shelbyleigh.co @shelbyleighpoet (Twitter) @shelbyleighpoetry (Instagram and TikTok)
Joseph's socials: www.josephfasano.net @stars_poem @joseph_fasano_ (Twitter)
Kat's socials: www.kathleenfoxx.com @kfoxx_writes @_badasswriters @FoxxEditorial (Twitter) @kathleenfoxxwrites @badasswriters_podcast @FoxxEditorial (Instagram)