Blog – Page 4 of 8 – Dimitri Reyes, Poet

19May 2020 by admin

Free Poetry Lesson for Kids/ Children

Tips

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "If you are a kid that likes to write poetry, you need to keep writing!" - dimitrireyespoet.com Hi, poet! Writing is so much fun, isn’t it? As a teacher, I want others to be the best they can be. If you are a kid that likes to write poetry, you need to keep writing! That’s how you can get better. The easiest way to do that is to tell yourself that you can write and read and get better with more practice. Poetry is fun because it’s different than writing in paragraphs. In poetry, instead of focusing on topic sentences, details, and a closing, your feelings are the most important. I want you to know that how you are feeling is the most important. Before we…

18May 2020 by admin

Online Virtual Poetry Workshops

Professionalism, Services, Writing Process

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "As long as there is a need for online poetry workshops, I’ll be here to provide the service!" - dimitrireyespoet.comSince the start of the COVID-19 outbreak where most of the world has been encouraged to practice social distancing, many programs have been quick to move to online. Long before the pandemic I was already in preparation for an end-of-the-month workshop in March. After the first pilot workshop, I asked the attendees if they were interested in doing it again for National Poetry Month in April and they were as excited as I was!Since then, we’ve conducted another workshop in May and I look forward to hosting another in June. As long as there is a need for online poetry workshops, I’ll be here to provide the service! As…

17May 2020 by admin

Personalized Poetry Services on Patreon

Professionalism, Services, Tips, Writing Process

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "After getting to know the client and their goals, each month we work towards achieving them." - dimitrireyespoet.com In case you are wondering, here is a breakdown of my Patreon services. What is Patreon? Patreon is a membership platform in the United States where an artist’s audience can subscribe for a certain amount of money each month and expect exclusive rewards and perks. Essentially, Patreon is a platform that helps artists get paid by those who patronize their work. How Does My Patreon Differ? Normally, artists will allow their patrons early access to content, have them take part in secret polls that influence their next project, or they’ll send their patrons something each month. Instead of that, I use Patreon as a 3rd party subscription service…

16May 2020 by admin

7 Ways to Publish Poetry

Professionalism, Publishing

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest " We’ll never be the same writer we were when we first started writing, heck, every time we write a poem, we are more experienced than we were during our last writing session." - dimitrireyespoet.com First ever poetry feature! 1st pub. (Peeking Cat Poetry Dec 2016) There are many milestones in a writer’s life and each achievement is special. I remember when I wrote that poem that really solidified my speaker’s voice and my first featured reading. Everyone also remembers their first publication and whether they’re ecstatic about it or a bit hesitant to tell people because it doesn’t mean a thing to them unless it was a paid gig. It’s an event that is christened into memory. Authors that have continued to publish even get…

15May 2020 by admin

How Poets Make Money

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Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "Paying venues are often seeking writers with resumes that are already developed." - dimitrireyespoet.com Different Ways Poets Make Money For years I avoided wanting to be a writer because I only felt that I wouldn’t be able to do anything else but teach. Little did I know that I would grow to love teaching and would consider educating a passion and a skill. I also felt like if I were to try and pursue writing that I’d simply be a starving artist the rest of my life and judging by the fullness of my face, I am not starving, nor deprived, but in fact I’ve actually found a way to thrive as an artist. So you came to this blog either wondering or seeking how poets…

02May 2020 by admin

Poets and Performance Anxiety

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Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "When you are nervous, if you walk around a little bit or become gesticulate or change the timbre in your voice, you can manipulate that anxious energy." - dimitrireyespoet.comSo you got your ideas together and you penned your poem! You’ve looked it over, it looks good. Even good enough to share. Now it’s printed or downloaded on your phone as you get down to an open mic and sign up before you realize… “I’ve never done this before.” Next thing you know, you’re getting your name called and people are cheering. You’re walking up to the mic and you might be getting butterflies in your stomach or you’re feeling a bit hazy. You get on the mic and say your first “um” and your throat is…

27Mar 2020 by admin

Poetry Resources During COVID-19

Professionalism

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "...COVID-19 immediately cut my workload by about half. This has allowed me to do other things I enjoy." - dimitrireyespoet.comAs I am writing this, COVID-19 has been in New Jersey since the beginning of this month. It is now March 27th and I’ve rarely left my house since I came back from AWP in San Antonio, Texas on March 7th. For the first two weeks (approximately 14 days) I made sure to limit my outings to as little places as possible while being mindful as to not touch as many things as possible, just in case I were to have gotten sick or became a carrier of the virus while I was in Texas. After the 15th, I made sure that we were fully stocked for a…

23Mar 2020 by admin

10 Ways to Talk About Poetry

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Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "I usually say separate the speaker from the poet, but you cannot separate the fact that someone actually had to write that speaker into the poem." - dimitrireyespoet.com So you’re taking a poetry class because it sounded more interesting than your run of the mill Shakespeare (nothing against the big guy, I’ve gotten more than enough Shakespeare in my day) or you really like writing. Maybe it’s a solitary practice for you or you’re considering a career that involves creative writing. But then, you enter my class or a class with an instructor with a similar philosophy and the instructor says, “Poetry is a community, it’s of the heart. And because of this, this class is largely based on participation.” What are you to do if you’ve…

19Mar 2020 by admin

10 Mistakes all Poets Make on Stage

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Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "What separates the good artist from the exceptional artist is the study of their craft." - dimitrireyespoet.com When I think of all of the readings I’ve done I tend to recall what went good and what could’ve been better. The way I became a good performer was by studying my mistakes. Just like an athlete watches their own games, I watch my own readings after they’re filmed so I could see what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong. Even with my more polished performances, I still could have done things better and I am aware of that every time I’m in front of people. So far I’ve come up with 10 Different Mistakes You Can Make While You’re Performing. I’ll also note that my video…

16Mar 2020 by admin

The AWP Convention Experience

Professionalism

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest "Words have the power to change moods instantly, and because of this, we should respect their importance." - dimitrireyespoet.com With Former Patron-Turned-Colleague, Venus Davis At At My Alma Mater's Table With New Friend, Ahmad Almallah & His Book, Bitter English Previous Next I had a very good March 2020 so far. Considering the fact that COVID-19 has made its way to New Jersey and my fiance, cat, and myself are all practicing safe distancing, I have plenty to be thankful for. We’re safe and healthy with a stocked fridge and bookshelf, plus I got my first chapbook award for my upcoming collection, Every First and Fifteenth in addition to attending my first AWP writers conference this year. AWP stands for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs…