This is a call for poets to slam at a show on Thursday, Nov. 6 at Columbus State Community College at either 7 or 8 PM (checking on that again).

The Writers' Block has been asked to provide poets and run a slam for this program, which will also feature Harlem 125 as a feature.
125 goes back a long way with WB (from the beginning!) and it's going to ( Read more... )

All,

On Monday, October 27 at the Parsons Library the Writers' Block Poetry Night will be sponsoring a Halloween Slam!

This event is all ages and free, with a focus on work aimed at kids.
Costumes are mandatory and your poetry should reflect your character in some way.
Depending on how many poets sign-up, it may be a two or three round slam (don't ( Read more... )

Interested in slamming in this year's Arts Fest Slam next Saturday evening, for all the city to see?

Contact Scott backchannel now before the slots fill up!

All,

Want to add a bit of fun and flavor to the Rust Belt?

I'm putting out a call for anyone who can put together a "Take a Poem" thingie that we keep at the door for all events at the Rust Belt.  Some stipulations:

- Create 100 pieces.
- Haikus only.  
Not trying to turn this into a huge chore or anything.
- Preferably a good mix of haikus.  
I think the ( Read more... )

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Forwarding from the Arts Festival folks.
I encourage any and every poet to try out!  This contest gets more notable each year, and the festival is a lot of fun.
- Scott Woods

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Dear Poet,

The Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable - now a three-day show - is consistently rated as one of the best in the country ( Read more... )